Welcome to the end of another week with Inside Timeshare, this week began with the article A Little Known Name but Integral to Silverpoint. It is a name that has appeared over the years but was hidden in the shadows, attention was very much on others. The full story of Diana Aitchison and her involvement is only just beginning to surface.
On Tuesday we published yet another warning on the FAKE law firm from Tenerife stealing the good name and website of a rather prominent and respected lawyer from Madrid. The story of this FAKE law firm has been a regular feature over the years, highlighting the many changes of name, but, their recent use of genuine law firms names and websites has taken it to a whole new level of fraud.
The article on Wednesday was really prompted by the many emails received with questions about claims. Our readers were somewhat confused at what they were being told, one response to the article was just what we expected. One former Anfi owner was told he had a claim, it didn’t matter that he had not paid maintenance or received bills since 2006, with no contact whatsoever. He still had a case as the contract was illegal, to get a case in court it would cost £5000+ for legal fees. Our reader, we are glad to say, didn’t fall for that one.
There was no article on Thursday as it had to be shelved due to a legal settlement, all I can say is that it was mutually beneficial to both parties. Although it would be nice to publish a “good news” story, we respect the wishes for no publicity.
We now end the week with some news from the courts, yes, you have guessed it, Anfi once again takes a prominent part. But first, we begin with Silverpoint.
This is one company that is going to be in the news for quite some time, for one Norwegian client their battle with Silverpoint has moved a step closer to completion. The Court of First Instance of Arona has declared their contract null & void, which was to be expected considering the fraudulent nature of the Silverpoint products.
The Judge also ordered the client to receive 257,552€ plus legal interest and legal costs. This award included the payment of double the amounts taken illegally during the statutory cooling-off period.
Due to the liquidation process of Silverpoint, the clients lawyers will now be making legal representation to the Mercantile Court in order to secure the amount for the client. This is the first stage to becoming a “Confirmed Creditor”, now considering the amount to be repaid has been ordered by the court, I would have thought this was now just a formality.
Moving from Tenerife to Gran Canaria, more specifically, Anfi and their constant appearances in the courts.
There was one result from the High Court this week, again it was due to another frivolous appeal by Anfi. I know this gets a bit boring, but the Judges at the High Court once again “DISMISSED” the Anfi appeal.
In their ruling they endorsed the original sentence of the Court of First Instance 100%, as we have stated before, this is all in accordance with Spanish Law and the rulings of the Supreme Court.
The client’s contract was declared null & void with the return of 54,749€ plus legal interest and legal costs.
At the Court of First Instance Number 4 of San Bartolome de Tirajana, an English client had their contract with Anfi declared null & void, along with the return of 22,055€ plus legal interest and legal costs.
Usually, we would say that we expect Anfi to appeal, but, due to recent events and the ordering of “necessary liquidation” by the Mercantile Court, we wonder if they can appeal?
Another case involving German clients was also heard at the Court of First Instance of SBT, this time Court Number 1. Again the judge in accordance with Spanish Law declared the Anfi contract null & void, also ordering the repayment of 54,749€ including interest and costs.
The same question as above also applies to this case, but the lawyers from Canarian Legal Alliance who represented the clients will be ensuring that these cases and awards are filed with the Mercantile Court.
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Have a great weekend and join us again next week.
