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| Mills gave 'inaccurate' evidence | Mills gave 'inaccurate' evidence |
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| Heather Mills' evidence in her divorce case with Sir Paul McCartney was "inconsistent, inaccurate" and "less than candid", according to the judge. | Heather Mills' evidence in her divorce case with Sir Paul McCartney was "inconsistent, inaccurate" and "less than candid", according to the judge. |
| Mr Justice Bennett's High Court ruling has been revealed in full after Ms Mills was told she could not appeal against its publication. | Mr Justice Bennett's High Court ruling has been revealed in full after Ms Mills was told she could not appeal against its publication. |
| She wanted it kept secret because she said it contained details that could her affect her daughter's security. | She wanted it kept secret because she said it contained details that could her affect her daughter's security. |
| The decision came a day after a High Court judge awarded Ms Mills £24.3m. | The decision came a day after a High Court judge awarded Ms Mills £24.3m. |
| The judge determined the final figure after the couple failed to reach an agreement in court last month. | The judge determined the final figure after the couple failed to reach an agreement in court last month. |
| BREAKDOWN OF MILLS' £125M CLAIM £3.2m per year for herself and BeatriceProperties in Los Angeles and New YorkBetween £8m and £12.5m for a home in London£3m to purchase a New York home£500,000 to £750,000 to buy a London officeMonetary value on compensation for loss of earnings | BREAKDOWN OF MILLS' £125M CLAIM £3.2m per year for herself and BeatriceProperties in Los Angeles and New YorkBetween £8m and £12.5m for a home in London£3m to purchase a New York home£500,000 to £750,000 to buy a London officeMonetary value on compensation for loss of earnings |
| Ms Mills was not in court to hear two Court of Appeal judges rule that divorce hearing judge Mr Justice Bennett's decision to publish his entire ruling could not be challenged. | Ms Mills was not in court to hear two Court of Appeal judges rule that divorce hearing judge Mr Justice Bennett's decision to publish his entire ruling could not be challenged. |
| The judge described Ms Mills in his ruling as having "a strong-willed and determined personality", and said she was also a "kindly person and devoted to her charitable causes". | |
| "She has conducted her own case before me with a steely, yet courteous, determination," he stated. | |
| Sir Paul's evidence was described as "balanced". | |
| "He expressed himself moderately though at times with justifiable irritation, if not anger. He was consistent, accurate and honest," Mr Justice Bennett said. | |
| BREAKDOWN OF MCCARTNEY'S £15.8M OFFER Costs, not exceeding £150,000 per year, for security would be met for two yearsAnnual, index-linked payments of £35,000 for Beatrice until she is 17 or ends secondary educationNanny would be employed for no more than £25,000He would discharge costs for school fees, uniforms and reasonable extrasLump sum for the return of some art | |
| The judge wrote that he gave Ms Mills "every allowance for the enormous strain she must have been under". | |
| But he added: "I am driven to the conclusion that much of her evidence, both written and oral, was not just inconsistent and inaccurate but also less than candid". | |
| "Overall she was a less than impressive witness," he said. | |
| 'In danger' | 'In danger' |
| David Rosen, who represented her in court on Tuesday, said: "Miss Mills believes her daughter will be put in real danger. It is most disturbing." | David Rosen, who represented her in court on Tuesday, said: "Miss Mills believes her daughter will be put in real danger. It is most disturbing." |
| Mr Rosen confirmed that the ruling marks the end of Ms Mills' appeal against the publication. | Mr Rosen confirmed that the ruling marks the end of Ms Mills' appeal against the publication. |
| After yesterday's settlement, Ms Mills said: "I'm not appealing against the judgment because it's not worth it. | After yesterday's settlement, Ms Mills said: "I'm not appealing against the judgment because it's not worth it. |
| "I'm appealing against the publication of it because it has so many details of me and my daughter in it." | "I'm appealing against the publication of it because it has so many details of me and my daughter in it." |
| Lump sum | Lump sum |
| Following the ruling, Ms Mills will receive £14m for herself and £2.5m to buy a house in London. | Following the ruling, Ms Mills will receive £14m for herself and £2.5m to buy a house in London. |
| Sir Paul will pay for Beatrice's nanny and school fees, and give the four-year-old £35,000 a year. The judge awarded a lump sum of £16.5m and assets of £7.8m. | Sir Paul will pay for Beatrice's nanny and school fees, and give the four-year-old £35,000 a year. The judge awarded a lump sum of £16.5m and assets of £7.8m. |
| The settlement equated to £17,000 for every day of the couple's marriage. | The settlement equated to £17,000 for every day of the couple's marriage. |
| The judge found the total value of Sir Paul's assets was about £400m. Ms Mills had sought £125m and been offered £15.8m. | The judge found the total value of Sir Paul's assets was about £400m. Ms Mills had sought £125m and been offered £15.8m. |
| Sir Paul, 65, and Ms Mills, 40, got married in 2002, but they split four years later, blaming media intrusion into their private lives. | Sir Paul, 65, and Ms Mills, 40, got married in 2002, but they split four years later, blaming media intrusion into their private lives. |