Compensation and the WOC Issue.

[faithlilly]

Why would anyone use their own money to sue when a conditional fee arrangement is available. You are clutching at straws again

I absolutely agree with you on that point, why would anyone but that's not my point.

Were the McCanns forced to use the fund in Portugal ( even when they were legally barred from suing in Maseleine's name and therefore should have been barred from using the fund ) because a conditional agreement was not available ?

[Mr Gray]

I absolutely agree with you on that point, why would anyone but that's not my point.

Were the McCanns forced to use the fund in Portugal ( even when they were legally barred from suing in Maseleine's name and therefore should have been barred from using the fund ) because a conditional agreement was not available ?

They have used the fund in Portugal quite legitimately in my opinion....

[faithlilly]

They have used the fund in Portugal quite legitimately in my opinion....

That is my question. Have they if they cannot legitimately sue in Madeleine's name ?

[jassi]

That is my question. Have they if they cannot legitimately sue in Madeleine's name ?

The fund wording allows them to us it for almost any purpose.

[Carana]

I absolutely agree with you on that point, why would anyone but that's not my point.

Were the McCanns forced to use the fund in Portugal ( even when they were legally barred from suing in Maseleine's name and therefore should have been barred from using the fund ) because a conditional agreement was not available ?

It hasn't yet been established what the legal situation over her parents being able to represent her interests is, has it?

I'm not aware what the financial arrangements are for legal fees are concerning the case in PT.

[faithlilly]

The fund wording allows them to us it for almost any purpose.

I understand that Jassi. What I am asking is does Madeleine's WOC status affect the McCanns use of the fund ( remember the aims of the fund was written before Madeleine was made a WOC and before the McCanns were made directors of the fund ).

[Mr Gray]

That is my question. Have they if they cannot legitimately sue in Madeleine's name ?

they are not just suing in maddies name....they are suing in maddies interests which the fund enables them to do

[faithlilly]

they are not just suing in maddies name....they are suing in maddies interests which the fund enables them to do

Not if they are not her legal guardians.

Can I point out that I am asking these questions to stimulate discussion. I don't know the answers.

[Mr Gray]

Not if they are not her legal guardians.

Can I point out that I am asking these questions to stimulate discussion. I don't know the answers.

They don't have to be her legal guardians to search and anything that hinders the search...such as people being encouraged to believe she is dead...needs to be addressed

[stephen25000]

they are not just suing in maddies name....they are suing in maddies interests which the fund enables them to do

[ moderated ]

It has nothing to do with Madeleine.

[faithlilly]

They don't have to be her legal guardians to search and anything that hinders the search...such as people being encouraged to believe she is dead...needs to be addressed

No they don't have to be her legal guardians to search but I would assume they would to sue and use the money in the fund to fund that litigation.

[jassi]

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It has nothing to do with Madeleine.

I feel that may be true. Its all to do with reputation management and almost always has been.

[Eleanor]

Not if they are not her legal guardians.

Can I point out that I am asking these questions to stimulate discussion. I don't know the answers.

Good for you.  Nor do I.  So you see, this Forum needs people who don't necessarily agree with me.

[Eleanor]

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It has nothing to do with Madeleine.

Stephen, you are not being much help.

[jassi]

Good for you.  Nor do I.  So you see, this Forum needs people who don't necessarily agree with me.

This forum needs people who definitely don't agree with you.