LONDON: Spain\u0027s former king Juan Carlos on Friday (Oct 6) welcomed a UK judge\u0027s ruling that a harassment claim brought by an ex-lover cannot be heard in London, saying it \u0022confirms his innocence\u0022. Danish businesswoman Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, who lives in England, sued Juan Carlos for damages of
LONDON: Spain's former king Juan Carlos on Friday welcomed a UK judge's ruling that a harassment claim brought by an ex-lover cannot be heard in London, saying it"confirms his innocence".
"I was shown no authority coming anywhere near supporting an assumption of English jurisdiction over a foreign-domiciled defendant in such circumstances," Collins Rice added. His legal team said the judge had"rejected wholly and conclusively the claim" and had described it as"speculative" and"bizarre".The judge recognised the woman"has an account she wishes to give of her personal and financial history with the defendant, and about the harm he has caused her peace of mind and personal wellbeing, and her business, social and family life".