Former Liverpool owners to continue fight 02/12/2010 |
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Tom Hicks and George Gillett are heading back to court in the latest twist in Liverpool's ownership saga.
The pair lost control of the club – and £140m – when Liverpool was sold in October to New England Sports Ventures (NESV) for £300m.
During the legal manoeuvrings, an anti-suit injunction was taken out when Hicks launched a £1bn lawsuit in Dallas trying to halt the sale of the club.
Solicitors for the duo now want to discharge the suit, which currently runs indefinitely, in a move which could result in them launching a bid for damages.
A High Court date has been set for February 9 and 10 to be heard before Mr Justice Floyd, who ruled the deal with NESV could go ahead.
Hicks and Gillett will be represented in court against NESV, now the Fenway Sports Group, the Royal Bank of Scotland and former Liverpool chairman Martin Broughton.
Keith Oliver, from solicitors Peters and Peters, told the Daily Express: "It is hoped that the hearing will enable the dispute between the various parties to be unravelled and the way forward to be determined.
"They [Hicks and Gillett] feel very wronged by the process and will consider their options."
But it is thought Broughton is unconcerned by the latest legal move and believes the motion will be defeated.
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