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- A veteran Parliament bell ringer, Adrian Udal, has been ordered to sell his £1 million London home over an unpaid debt from a dispute with his neighbours.
- Udal removed a roller gate and door belonging to retired financier Nicholas Patrick-Hiley's £2 million Fulham home in August 2023, shortly after the couple completed the purchase.
- The Patrick-Hileys won their court case, with a judge describing Udal's actions as a carefully pre-planned act of 'wanton destruction', and damages plus costs now total around £129,500.
- Udal has made no payment and has disclaimed any liability, so the High Court granted possession and sale orders allowing the couple to recover the debt by selling the home.
- Udal has 28 days to surrender the property, though the sale will not be enforced if he settles the outstanding amount before October 2.
What to watch next
- Whether Udal pays the debt or hands over possession by the October 2 deadline.
- Whether Udal pursues any further appeal of the original ruling.
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Martin Dray
Deputy Master
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“The claimants are out of pocket and owed a considerable amount of money, which is ever increasing”
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…home. (Photo: Champion News) At the latest High Court hearing, Deputy Master Martin Dray was told that Udal had not paid any of the money awarded against him and had indicated that he had no intention of doing so. “ The claimants are out of pocket and owed a considerable amount of money, which is ever increasing ,” the judge said. “The defendant has made no attempt to repay any part of it... quite the contrary, he has disclaimed any liability to pay one penny piece.” The court subsequently granted the Patrick-Hileys possession…
“The defendant has made no attempt to repay any part of it... quite the contrary, he has disclaimed any liability to pay one penny piece.”
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…paid any of the money awarded against him and had indicated that he had no intention of doing so. “The claimants are out of pocket and owed a considerable amount of money, which is ever increasing,” the judge said. “ The defendant has made no attempt to repay any part of it... quite the contrary, he has disclaimed any liability to pay one penny piece. ” The court subsequently granted the Patrick-Hileys possession and sale orders, allowing them to recover the debt by selling Udal’s property. The original judgment debt is understood to be around £104,500, while Udal…
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Named United Kingdom · Fulham · Lisa Patrick-Hiley · Panmure Gordon · Adrian Udal · High Court · Nicholas Patrick-Hiley · St Margaret's Church
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