29 Christian Brothers to undergo judgment in default unless they attend next abuse case sitting

The order gives them until June 20 to enter an appearance or attend in court when the case returns on that date to avoid judgment

The abuser, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has pleaded guilty in the criminal courts to sexually assaulting the plaintiff. Picture: iStock

The High Court has made an order that will see judgment in default granted against 29 members of the Christian Brothers next month unless they formally appear in the proceedings brought by a man seeking damages from the congregation for historical sex abuse.

Mr Justice Tony O’Connor granted the ‘unless’ order on Wednesday against the 29, giving them until June 20 to enter an appearance or attend in court when the case returns on that date to avoid judgment. The abuser, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has pleaded guilty in the criminal courts to sexually assaulting the plaintiff.