A beneficiary's personal circumstances (medical conditions, financial hardship, willingness to cooperate in sale) do not constitute an arguable defence to a claim for possession by statutory trustees for sale who are under a duty to sell the property. The refusal of an adjournment is a discretionary decision that will not be disturbed absent demonstrated error.
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