Carlin & Anor v A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP & Ors (Rev2) [2024] NICA 32 (24 April 2024)

Carlin & Anor v A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP & Ors (Rev2) [2024] NICA 32 (24 April 2024)

There was no evidence or credible basis for any of the appellants' allegations; the orders at first instance were adequately reasoned and correct; the appeal was wholly without merit.

Citation
[2024] NICA 32
Parties
Appellant/defendant: Thomas Anthony Carlin; Appellant/defendant: Maxine Karon Hughes; Respondent/plaintiff: A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP; Respondent/plaintiff: Tanya Surgeon; Respondent/plaintiff: Keith Gibson; Respondent/plaintiff: Santander UK PLC
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
24 April 2024
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Mortgage Possession, Strike Out Applications, Costs Orders, Recusal Applications
Property Law Civil Procedure Mortgage Possession Strike Out Applications Costs Orders Recusal Applications

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Parties

Thomas Anthony Carlin

Appellant/defendant

Maxine Karon Hughes

Appellant/defendant

A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP

Respondent/plaintiff

Tanya Surgeon

Respondent/plaintiff

Keith Gibson

Respondent/plaintiff

Santander UK PLC

Respondent/plaintiff

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the orders made by Deputy Judge Simpson should be overturned
  2. 2 Whether there was evidence of unprofessional conduct, fraud, criminal conduct, discrimination, abuse of process, or bias
  3. 3 Whether the appellants' applications and grounds had merit

Ratio Decidendi

There was no evidence or credible basis for any of the appellants' allegations; the orders at first instance were adequately reasoned and correct; the appeal was wholly without merit.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Judgment and orders at first instance affirmed
  • Costs order against appellants