Clarkes’ Du Val hearing postponed due to lack of legal aid

Clarkes’ Du Val hearing postponed due to lack of legal aid
Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke. (Image: Supplied)
Jonah Franke-Bowell
The High Court at Auckland has postponed the asset preservation hearing of Charlotte and Kenyon Clarke, the founders of failed property developer Du Val, due to a lack of legal representation.The couple applied for legal aid over a month ago to cover the cost of lawyers representing them in the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) case against the group.The hearing was set for Dec 3. ‘Not feasible’However, Justice Neil Campbell adjourned the matter because the Clarkes “remain without legal representation”.“The FM...

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