Defendants 'no longer wish to contest' French film star Dany Boon's claims against them

The court heard that one defendant is most likely " a fictitious person"

Dany Boon (pictured) alleges that last year he advanced monies to entities linked to Mr Birles, whom it is alleged had represented himself to be an "Irish Lord from an ancient family" and an expert lawyer in maritime law. Picture via Wikipedia

Several parties accused of defrauding the well-known French film star Dany Boon out of millions of euro "no longer wish to contest the claims against them", the High Court has heard.

The court had heard in late July that several of the defendants had intended to fully defend the claims against them.