Court of Appeal dismisses appeal from High Court, and affirms order for summary judgment in favour of the plaintiff in the amount of €1.48 million, owed under a patent income scheme, on the grounds that correspondence between the parties amounted to an unequivocal admission by the company that these sums were due to the plaintiff, and the company has no credible defence to the action.
Summary judgment – appeal of High Court judgment in favour of plaintiff in the amount of €1.48 million owed under patent income scheme – deed of indemnity entered by former chief executive of One Fifty One company – loan notes – plaintiff’s claim is that he is beneficially entitled to monies allegedly owing by Investments to Chandela Nominees Ltd – whether the plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment against the company – correspondence amounted to an unequivocal admission by the company that these sums were due to the plaintiff – High Court was correct in ordering summary judgment in favour of the plaintiff – company has no credible defence to the action – appeal dismissed.