THE LEGAL BATTLE WITH GERALD PALMER IS OVER WITH THE ENIDI WINNING A DECISIVE VICTORY

As you may know, The Enidi has been “on hold” ever since Gerald Palmer decided to sue The Enidi for infringement. His tactic was to destroy The Enidi by driving up our legal costs. This led to The Enidi running out of money and not having the ability to afford any further legal advice.

It was decided not to give in to this bullying and that decision to stand up to Palmer has paid off. Acting in person and without the benefit of legal advice, I took on the task of defending The Enidi in the High Court.

Palmer had asked the court for a declaration that the contract he signed with me in 2008 was valid and enforceable. I am pleased to be able to tell you that the judge effectively dismissed Palmer's claim for infringement and Palmer failed to obtain the declaration he so badly wanted. Now he is obliged to pay The Enidi's legal costs.

THE ENIDI MEMBERS & ME

All the time this was going on, The Enidi had no confidence in being able to deliver the benefits of membership as promised and very properly had to stop taking the fans' money. This is why many of you have not been able to renew your membership.

Now that is all behind us, normal service can be resumed with an annual party in Northampton in the early summer, exclusive members-only recordings and regular get-togethers.

A while ago I decided to formally retire and I am drawing my state pension. Nevertheless, I am deeply attached to our "community of Enid" and committed to helping Jason take the band forward in whatever way he decides.

I am making it my task to help the existing members of The Enidi bring the membership back to previous levels. I and others will be saying more about that soon.

Robert John Godfrey - Oct 2019

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