This reflected an independent valuation of the property at about that date. In about August 2010, Hawkhill transferred the title to Omne House to Fearann for a consideration of £1,700,000. Thereafter, Mrs Gilchrist transferred her shares in Fearann to Mr Gilchrist, making him the sole shareholder in Fearann.

In about July 2010, Mr Gilchrist's shares in Hawkhill, were transferred to Fearann, which thereby became the parent company of Hawkhill in return for two hundred shares in Fearann. By 2008, all of the shares in Fearann were held by Mrs Gilchrist. Its directors were Mr Gilchrist and his wife, who is the fourth defender ('Mrs Gilchrist'). The third defender ('Fearann') was incorporated in 1994. Certain disputes have arisen between entities controlled by Mr Gilchrist and those controlled by Mr Barr. He has had other dealings with companies under the control of Mr Barr. Mr Gilchrist, who is an architect, owned one hundred per cent of the shares in Hawkhill. Mr Barr and Hawkhill entered into a short minute of agreement dated 7 September 2005 in which the parties agreed (i) to contribute equally to the purchase of the property, (ii) that the property would be sold on as advantageous terms as possible, and (iii) that the net profit on sale of the property would be divided equally between Mr Barr and Hawkhill. Mr Barr provided the joint venture with £1 million as a fifty per cent contribution to that venture which was established to purchase and resell Omne House, an office building at Riverside Business Park, Irvine. The pursuer ('Mr Barr') and the second defender ('Hawkhill') were parties to a joint venture, which may or may not have included the first defender ('Mr Gilchrist'). As a further fall back, the pursuer seeks payment of £733,793.36, in each case with interest from 2 August 2010 until payment.īackground Facts The facts are not in dispute. This is a motion for interim decree against the second defender, which failing, summary decree, in the sum of £850,000. Dealing With a Deceased's Estate Guidance Notes.Simplified Divorce and Dissolution of Civil Partnership Guidance Notes.AC Messenger-at Arms and Sheriff Officers.Criminal Courts Practice Notes and Directions.Procedures and practices which apply to courts.Only judgments of significant points of law or public interest.Divorce and Dissolution of Civil Partnership.Dealing With a Deceased’s Estate in Scotland.Information on how some court processes work and action you may want to take.Information for those due to attend or visit court.Preliminary Hearings and Dates of Inquiry.Courts, tribunals and Justice organisations in Scotland.

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