THE owner of the Grade II* listed Langdon Court Manor hotel is facing a High Court showdown with a Plymouth building company owed more than £200,000.
The dispute, between city construction firm boss Keith Elliott and "jean queen" fashion designer Donna Ida Thornton, is expected to play out in front of a judge within weeks.
The High Court's Technology and Construction Court division will consider the enforcement of a previous adjudication in which Keith Elliott Construction Ltd was awarded £230,000 after taking Langdon Court Manor Ltd to court over unpaid bills.
The Herald has seen a document in which Ms Thornton said she intends to defend the claim, though a spokesperson for the Langdon Court owner said she "can't confirm or deny" this and declined to comment further on the court action.
Mr Elliott said he anticipates the hearing, which will be held online, will "rubber stamp" the award but his lawyers will ask for "an uplift in costs" which, if granted, could mean Langdon Court Manor paying even more.
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