Abuse survivors in bid to seize Catholic properties after church fails to pay court costs

Three survivors who settled with Marist Brothers have taken action after church fails to follow court order to cover legal costs

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Abuse survivors are attempting to seize Catholic church properties, including a Catholic order’s Sydney headquarters, to cover legal costs after their bills went unpaid, despite a court order.

Guardian Australia can reveal three survivors who settled with the Marist Brothers over historical child abuse claims have taken the drastic step of attempting to levy the Catholic order’s assets after a 28-day order to cover the legal costs lapsed without payment.

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Law (Australia) | The Guardian