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Family at war in London's High Court over 'Teletubbies' farm shop

In London’s High Court, June Marshall and her daughter Sharon want the partnership wound up and the £6.6m Country Market sold.
Gary and Dean Marshall say the partnership remains ongoing despite their father’s death, keeping the farm and shop in the family.
The Country Market has grown since 1971 into a 200-acre site with attractions beyond a farm shop.
Teletubbies and other programs have used the site, underlining its prominence in media.
The legal battle has cost about £210,000 in costs so far and may go to trial unless settled.
The dispute centers on whether the partnership ended with Peter Marshall’s death and which land is partnership property.
June Marshall argues the partnership ended after Peter Marshall’s death, requiring winding up and sale.
June Marshall, aged 86, would need funds from shares if the business remains unsold.
The court ruled against the brothers' bid to withdraw an admission about winding up the partnership.
The High Court case could affect land ownership and the future of the family business.
The site features a restaurant, garden centre and shopping outlets beyond the farm shop.

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