More positive M1 Legal Spanish court victories for CLC, Anfi and Diamond Resorts (£221,116)

We’re pleased to share last week’s Spanish court victories. M1 Legal secured eight positive results, with a total of £221,116 awarded.

First Instance Court results

• Club La Costa Sucursal – The contract was declared null due to missing information on contract duration and accommodation details, as required under Spanish law 04/2012. The client was also awarded court costs. £12,766 awarded.
• Anfi – The contract was declared null due to missing information on contract duration and accommodation details under Spanish law 42/1998. The client was also awarded court costs. £36,003 awarded.
• Diamond Resorts – The contract was declared null due to missing information on contract duration and accommodation details under Spanish law 42/1998. The client was also awarded court costs. £16,649 awarded.

Appeal court results

• CLC Paradise – The Court of Appeal confirmed our first instance victory. The magistrates took into account the price of the last contract and included sums paid under previous contracts. The client was also awarded court costs. £23,636 awarded.

• CLC Sucursal – At first instance, the judge assessed the award at around £43,085. On appeal, the Court of Appeal recognised the amount as £66,036. Adrian, our lawyer, will personally congratulate the client after travelling to Malaga from the UK to testify. The client was also awarded court costs. £66,036 awarded.

• CLC Continental – The Court of Appeal confirmed our first instance victory, upholding the nullity of the contract. The client was also awarded court costs. £15,012 awarded.

• CLC Paradise Trading – A limited part of CLC’s appeal was upheld, and only in relation to the assessment of an additional year’s reduction. Otherwise, the first instance judgment remains unchanged. £12,221 awarded.

• CLC Continental – The first instance decision was upheld in full following a detailed review of the issues raised, including jurisdiction, ancillary contracts (loan), and applicable law. The client was also awarded court costs. £26,050 awarded.

  A further appeal was also ruled in our favour, valued at £12,741.

Jurisdiction hearing outcomes

Four jurisdiction victories valued at £68,827

M1 Legal secured four jurisdiction victories last week, all against Club La Costa. The defence challenged whether the cases should be heard in the Spanish courts. Each case will now proceed to the next stage.