Sala case

[jon1959]

I wonder if the outcome would have different consequences if the case was undertaken in the British judiciary system rather than in France?

I understood that the relevant French law means that the club that employs an agent (in this case McKay - Mark and/or Willie) is liable for the actions of that agent, in a way that is less explicit and clear in UK law. The Sala transfer was complete at the time of his death in a grey flight organised by Willie McKay, but Mark McKay was still contracted to Nantes at the time and using his father Willie (who was disqualified as an agent) to act on his behalf with the knowledge of Nantes.

As far as I can see the question of the transfer is not really relevant to the civil case. Nantes (through their agent McKay) were a third party who arranged an illegal flight that killed Sala and caused Cardiff City a financial loss. The club want to recover their loss, and most of the legal and (French) press commentary I have seen suggests there is a strong case.

[Don Corleone]

I understood that the relevant French law means that the club that employs an agent (in this case McKay - Mark and/or Willie) is liable for the actions of that agent, in a way that is less explicit and clear in UK law. The Sala transfer was complete at the time of his death in a grey flight organised by Willie McKay, but Mark McKay was still contracted to Nantes at the time and using his father Willie (who was disqualified as an agent) to act on his behalf with the knowledge of Nantes.

As far as I can see the question of the transfer is not really relevant to the civil case. Nantes (through their agent McKay) were a third party who arranged an illegal flight that killed Sala and caused Cardiff City a financial loss. The club want to recover their loss, and most of the legal and (French) press commentary I have seen suggests there is a strong case.

Excellent summary, yes I also believe this is the case Cardiff City are pursuing

[North Cardiff Blue]

I understood that the relevant French law means that the club that employs an agent (in this case McKay - Mark and/or Willie) is liable for the actions of that agent, in a way that is less explicit and clear in UK law. The Sala transfer was complete at the time of his death in a grey flight organised by Willie McKay, but Mark McKay was still contracted to Nantes at the time and using his father Willie (who was disqualified as an agent) to act on his behalf with the knowledge of Nantes.

As far as I can see the question of the transfer is not really relevant to the civil case. Nantes (through their agent McKay) were a third party who arranged an illegal flight that killed Sala and caused Cardiff City a financial loss. The club want to recover their loss, and most of the legal and (French) press commentary I have seen suggests there is a strong case.

That sounds positive, fingers crossed.