Professor hit with £180,000 court bill after feud with ‘gloating’ neighbour over London flat
Professor Daslav Brkic has been ordered to pay £180,000 in court costs after losing a legal battle against his neighbor, Douglas Palin. Brkic claimed that Palin's behavior made his London apartment unsellable, but the court ruled in favor of Palin. The judge stated that prospective buyers should be informed of any issues related to the property.
- ▪Professor Daslav Brkic faced a £180,000 court bill after losing a case against his neighbor Douglas Palin.
- ▪Brkic accused Palin of making his £680,000 apartment unsellable due to his confrontational behavior.
- ▪The court ruled that Palin acted appropriately in disclosing property issues to potential buyers.
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