Former Portuguese detective Gonçalo Amaral wins appeal in damages trial.

[jassi]

They would have no choice.

Otherwise they could be pursued through the court system and would have to abide by what the 3 judges said.

But presumably a Portuguese legal writ would have no standing in a UK court, so couldn't be enacted.

[Mr Gray]

They would have no choice.

Otherwise they could be pursued through the court system and would have to abide by what the 3 judges said.

Montclair has confirmed that amaral's assets remain frozen..until all appeals are exhausted
Amaral has not won

[jassi]

Montclair has confirmed that amaral's assets remain frozen..until all appeals are exhausted
Amaral has not won

Not yet. Amaral is ahead on point, 3-1, but all depends on the final playoff. Tune in next month for another thrilling installment.

[stephen25000]

Montclair has confirmed that amaral's assets remain frozen..until all appeals are exhausted
Amaral has not won

Don't worry dave, he will.

[Eleanor]

So who thinks The McCanns would pay up just because they are honourably people.

[Mr Gray]

Not yet. All depends on the final playoff. Tune in next month for another thrilling installment.

More like next year

[stephen25000]

So who thinks The McCanns would pay up just because they are honourably people.

So you don't think they would honour a court order Eleanor ?

[jassi]

We'll know by next month if there is going to be a play-off, or whether the final whistle has blown.

[Mr Gray]

Don't worry dave, he will.

That's called future tense...
At least you admit he hasn't won yet

[carlymichelle]

We'll know by next month if there is going to be a play-off, or whether the final whistle has blown.

or if the fat lady has her final  sing

[Eleanor]

So you don't think they would honour a court order Eleanor ?

Please don't twist my words again, Stephen.  It's a very stupid thing to do.

[Mr Gray]

We'll know by next month if there is going to be a play-off, or whether the final whistle has blown.

I have it on good authority the appeal will go ahead

[stephen25000]

But presumably a Portuguese legal writ would have no standing in a UK court, so couldn't be enacted.

More to the point, what would happen if they didn't and then travelled abroad in the EU ?

Could they subject to a European Arrest Warrant ?

[jassi]

I have it on good authority the appeal will go ahead

I guess we must wait and see.

[jassi]

More to the point, what would happen if they didn't and then travelled abroad in the EU ?

Could they subject to a European Arrest Warrant ?

Could that apply in a civil case, or would refusal to pay money owing to a court become a criminal offence?