Confusion over Brent Walker suit
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There is confusion over the outcome of legal action in Paris brought against Brent Walker by George Walker, the former chief of the leisure company. Mr Walker has made a claim for Fr 92m (pounds 11.5m) plus interest over his purchase of four French vineyards from the company in 1989. Brent Walker said the case had been dismissed by the judge, while Mr Walker's lawyer said it had only been adjourned until the autumn.
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