Daley v Bakiyev [2016] EWHC 1972 (QB) (29 July 2016)

Daley v Bakiyev [2016] EWHC 1972 (QB) (29 July 2016)

The Claimant failed to establish on the balance of probabilities that the Defendant organised or arranged the attempted murder. The evidence, much of which was hearsay and uncorroborated, was insufficiently cogent to overcome the inherent improbability of the allegations. The court found significant inconsistencies and weaknesses in the Claimant's case, and the Defendant's involvement was not proven.

Citation
[2016] EWHC 1972 (QB)
Parties
Claimant: Sean Daley; Defendant: Maksim Bakiyev
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 July 2016
Procedural Posture
Civil Claim for Damages (tort Attempted Murder) / High Court Trial Judgment
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Attempted Murder, Vicarious Liability, Damages, Hearsay Evidence, Standard of Proof, Foreign Judgments, Fraud, Limitation
Tort Law Personal Injury International Law Attempted Murder Vicarious Liability Damages Hearsay Evidence Standard of Proof +3 more

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Parties

Sean Daley

Claimant

Maksim Bakiyev

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Claim for Damages (tort Attempted Murder) / High Court Trial Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defendant, Maksim Bakiyev, organised or arranged the attempted murder of the Claimant, Sean Daley
  2. 2 Whether the Defendant had a financial or other interest in the Jerooy gold mine or Global Gold
  3. 3 Whether the evidence, including hearsay, is sufficient to establish liability on the balance of probabilities

Ratio Decidendi

The Claimant failed to establish on the balance of probabilities that the Defendant organised or arranged the attempted murder. The evidence, much of which was hearsay and uncorroborated, was insufficiently cogent to overcome the inherent improbability of the allegations. The court found significant inconsistencies and weaknesses in the Claimant's case, and the Defendant's involvement was not proven.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

Orders

  • The claim is dismissed.
  • No order for damages against the Defendant.