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The High Court dismissed an appeal brought by the defendant against Circuit Court orders which allowed the substitution of an assignee as plaintiff and granted permission to execute a longstanding order for possession of a mortgaged property. The defendant contested the assignments, arguing issues of redaction, execution, beneficial ownership, and delays; however, the court found the assignments valid and the substituted plaintiff entitled to seek execution. Delays in execution were explained by the defendant's own appeals and ongoing assignment processes, which the court held to be sufficient justification. The decision affirms that registration of the charge on the land registry is conclusive, and an assignee steps into the shoes of the assignor for enforcement purposes.
order for possession – substitution of plaintiff – mortgage assignment – registered land – delay in execution – recourse to High Court – Circuit Court appeal – chain of title – Form 56 – mortgagee rights – execution after six years – appeals process – RSC – county registrar – enforcement of security
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