usinessman Sir Frederick Barclay is predicted to search out out if he shall be penalised for contempt of courtroom after failing to provide almost £250,000 to his ex-wife.
Woman Hiroko Barclay had beforehand requested for 87-year-old Sir Frederick to be despatched to a jail after claiming he had breached courtroom orders to pay her greater than £100 million following the breakdown of their 34-year marriage.
She mentioned he had not paid the primary of two £50 million lump sums and owed £185,000 to cowl the price of her authorized payments and £60,000 in upkeep.
Woman Barclay argued that Sir Frederick had the means to pay however had not paid.
Nevertheless, Sir Jonathan Cohen dominated that Sir Frederick was not in contempt because of not paying the primary of the 2 £50 million lump sums.
Nevertheless, the choose discovered that Sir Frederick was in contempt for not paying the cash he owed for authorized charges and upkeep, ruling the businessman had the means to pay these sums.
An additional listening to is now anticipated on Thursday the place Sir Jonathan is because of resolve what penalty to impose towards Sir Frederick.
The listening to in London is ready to start at 10.30am.