"At times Judge Peter Simpson took a critical view of the fact that Mr Brennan was representing himself, a so-called "litigant in person".
"I do not accept you are an ordinary litigant in person "Judge Peter Simpson
He upbraided Mr Brennan for failing to submit full and proper documentation, and accused him of trying to plead his case by instalments.
"I do not accept you are an ordinary litigant in person," the judge said sternly, referring to the fact that Mr Brennan was a recently qualified lawyer - albeit specialising in another area entirely, planning law. Speaking outside the court after the third day of argument, Mr Brennan conceded he had had a hard time before the judge.
"It's fair to say it was an uphill struggle," he said.
He upbraided Mr Brennan for failing to submit full and proper documentation, and accused him of trying to plead his case by instalments.
"I do not accept you are an ordinary litigant in person," the judge said sternly, referring to the fact that Mr Brennan was a recently qualified lawyer - albeit specialising in another area entirely, planning law. Speaking outside the court after the third day of argument, Mr Brennan conceded he had had a hard time before the judge.
"It's fair to say it was an uphill struggle," he said.
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