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high court says land sale contract remains in force after rejecting buyer’s attempted rescission the found sellers could provide title free from claim raised by a lis pendens. it proposed an order for specific performance, subject to further submissions, and dismissed counterclaim. [2012] iehc 96 ha
high court refuses certificate for appeal over deportation order the said proposed legal question could be considered by supreme in applicant’s separate concerning subsidiary protection. [2012] iehc 86 refused an request a allowing to refusal of leave challenge order. application followed judgment o
high court strikes out cottage ownership case and restricts new proceedings the found no evidence of fraud to reopen earlier decisions over chrysanthemum ordered eileen gunning obtain prior leave before bringing concerning property or her parents’ estates. 2012 [iehc] 88 struck gunning’s as an abuse
high court recognises fairfield liquidation but rejects challenge to dutch account orders the recognised bvi winding-up order and liquidator’s appointment, found conservatory garnishment could be in ireland. it declined grant requested declarations about dublin account. [2012] iehc 81 court, commerc
supreme court declares housing possession law incompatible with convention in donegan case the found that process lacked safeguards for a council tenant facing eviction over disputed allegations about his son. it refused relief to second appellant whose name had not been on rent account. declared se
court reduces sentence for €249,000 social welfare fraud to nine years the of criminal appeal found original 12½-year total breached totality principle, while describing as systematic and serious. has reduced paul murray’s a large from 12½ years, suspending final year on conditions. it held that fin
court of criminal appeal reduces two sentences after ballinrobe assaults the re-sentenced three men convicted over attacks in august 2009, retaining consecutive terms for separate incidents while reducing james paul and edward sweeney’s sentences. [2012] iecca 62 reduced sweeney during ballinrobe, c
high court says malone’s 2011 claim against allison is bound to fail, but leaves case open the found no stateable basis set aside a 2009 settlement or related consent order. it did not dismiss proceedings, and adjourned for further submissions, including on an undertaking over sale proceeds. [2012]
high court rejects challenge to taxation of costs in three kenny cases the held that taxing master could not apply aarhus test and refused a reference eu court. [2012] iehc 77 has dismissed james kenny’s application review arising from his litigation over planning permission for trinity hall, dartry
district court orders care for two children until 18, with review points the found statutory threshold intervention was met after hearing five days of evidence about neglect and children’s welfare. it directed annual care-plan reviews, therapeutic support their mother a later full review. [2012] ied
high court quashes refusal of south african couple’s request to remain with irish family the found minister’s 2010 legally unsound and ordered fresh consideration, but did not decide whether couple should be allowed stay. 2012 [iehc] 80 has quashed a decision refusing permission in ireland their dau
supreme court dismisses challenge to under-17 sexual offences law the upheld constitutional provision exempting girls under 17 from criminal liability for intercourse, while rejecting appellant’s convention claims as inadequately formulated. has dismissed an appeal challenging constitutionality of l
supreme court declares garda search-warrant law unconstitutional in damache case the ruled that, circumstances before it, a warrant for ali charaf damache’s home was issued by an officer involved investigation, without independent authorisation. it did not decide how should apply urgent situations.
high court refuses insurers’ bid to move hotel insurance dispute england the found insurers had not clearly established agreement exclusive english jurisdiction, but dismissed company’s separate application for an interim order requiring policy documents. [2012] iehc 119 has refused by three have a
quinns may rely on alleged market abuse to challenge anglo share securities, high court rules a preliminary ruling lets the quinn plaintiffs use illegality as part of their guarantees and charges. they must still prove manipulation, lack involvement resulting loss. [2012] iehc 36 court, commercial h
high court dismisses claim over hip replacement surgery the found patient had not proved that surgeon’s choice of implant or breached applicable standard care. [2012] iehc 266 dismissed a woman’s negligence against an orthopaedic surgeon 2003 left replacement, finding she fell below required practit
supreme court dismisses bus éireann appeal over personal injury award the upheld a high after rejecting company's bid to have claim dismissed under civil liability and courts act 2004. éireann’s against teresa goodwin for injuries suffered when one of company’s buses struck her car in 1999. it also
supreme court dismisses viridian and huntstown appeal over carbon levy bidding costs the held that statutory revenue could not be included in generators’ short run marginal under their licence code of practice. s.c. no. 285 2011 dismissed an by power limited company whether they include used to bid
supreme court overturns discovery order in lithuania surrender case the said requested documents were sought on basis of unsupported allegations and could not be used to investigate whether evidence had been unlawfully gathered or shared. allowed minister for justice’s appeal against an requiring pr
supreme court dismisses solicitor’s appeal over law society misconduct referral the rejected a challenge to society’s decision refer conduct complaint solicitors disciplinary tribunal, finding solicitor had been treated fairly during its investigation. of ireland has dismissed against high that his
supreme court dismisses appeal over derivative claims against fatstrippa directors the upheld a preliminary ruling that two shareholders could not pursue company jonathan and allan owen, while stressing it made no decision on merits of allegations. has dismissed an by in companies, affirming high th
supreme court rejects swissair appeal over recognition of swiss judgment the held that a possible order requiring flightlease to repay money would be an in personam judgment, but not recognised ireland under applicable test. dismissed swissair’s and joint liquidators’ notice vary dispute whether aga
high court enters judgments against six investors over €180m baggot street property loan [2012] iehc 35 court, commercial the has entered summary judgment sums due under a €180 million used to buy bank of ireland headquarters on in dublin. scotland plc advanced an agreement dated 28 august 2006. was
supreme court dismisses generators’ appeal over carbon levy in electricity bids the held that did not meet licence definition of an opportunity cost and could be included offer prices. has dismissed by viridian power limited huntstown company whether they include a revenue submitted to single market
supreme court orders security for costs in lengthy property banking appeals the found corporate appellants were insolvent or impecunious and had not disclosed clear arguable appeal grounds. it proposed orders, with ancillary terms still to be addressed. has requiring eight provide of two respondents
high court awards j.m. €429,000 in hiv compensation appeal the upheld €300,000 general damages, less prior payments, and awarded additional earnings losses. it left tribunal’s provisional award wording place. [2012] iehc 83 damages for hiv-related injuries, subject to a deduction of €93,172 “murphy
supreme court allows power generators’ appeal over carbon levy bidding the held that was part of short-run marginal costs under their licences and would quash regulator’s directions barring them from including it in bids. allowed an by viridian limited huntstown company whether they could include re
high court sets aside ombudsman’s insurance finding over disputed alarm evidence the remitted a complaint against allianz for reconsideration, that fair procedures required an oral hearing to resolve conflicting expert about burglar alarm. [2012] iehc 92 has set financial services ombudsman upheld a
plaintiffs’ costs to come from joint fund in estate dispute the high court ordered costs, including reserved of joining a beneficiary, be paid jointly held funds before distribution. it made no order on defendant’s costs. [2012] iehc 70 that christopher cawley and susanna cawley’s over assets by lat
high court sends €212,000 legal fee ruling back for fresh assessment the found that taxing master used an improper method to assess solicitor’s instruction in a long-running personal injury case. it remitted new determination but did not set replacement amount. [2012] iehc 30 has sent newly appointe
high court rejects challenge to kerry road realignment decision the refused judicial review of county council’s that works near a planned home in doolahig satisfied planning condition. it did not decide separate stay application. 2012 [iehc] 65 has michael rowan’s application quash public proposed d
high court rejects ucc appeal over researcher’s enhanced redundancy payment the upheld labour court’s determination that a fixed-term researcher was entitled to an ex gratia in addition statutory redundancy. [2012] iehc 76 has rejected university college cork’s against awarding former payment. judgm
high court strikes out dermot desmond bid to reopen moriarty tribunal judgments [2012] iehc 202 the has struck proceedings by seeking earlier and supreme decisions connected with tribunal’s inquiry into award of second gsm mobile phone licence. had unsuccessfully challenged in 2003 over its use glac
high court refuses surrender over polish warrant after offence fails correspondence test the found it was not satisfied that one of six offences in corresponded to an irish offence, and said could sever from composite sentence. 2012 [iehc] 64 refused robert szall poland under a european arrest findi
supreme court says 30-year limitation period applies in dispute over dublin house the answered a circuit case stated on law. it ruled estate’s personal representative was not state authority, but state’s applied to its claim. s.c. no. 07/08 has that claim for possession of occupied by desmond grogan
high court rejects claim for appeal against subsidiary protection refusal the refused a judicial review application challenging deportation order and of protection, holding that provided an effective remedy in this case. 2012 [iehc] 62 by anonymised applicant from cameroon who argued he should have
supreme court rules 12-year limit applies to state estate claim over dublin house answering legal questions in a case stated, the held that chief solicitor was not “state authority” for limitation purposes. it did decide whether defendant had leave property. ruled period an action by recover forming
high court dismisses bid for security costs against unlimited company the found that did not reside outside jurisdiction purpose of respondent’s application and no inherent power allowed order sought. [2012] iehc 61 dismissed habbingley limited’s abm construction, an company, in a dispute being arbi
high court orders gerard shannon’s surrender to uk over six burglary charges the rejected objections that arrest warrant lacked detail and would expose shannon an unfair trial. order directs his for prosecution; it does not determine guilt. [2012] iehc 91 has ordered united kingdom face trial on all
court upholds four-year effective sentence over €10,000 cocaine seizure in clondalkin of criminal appeal the has upheld imposed on david o’neill after gardaí found about worth at his family home clondalkin, dublin. searched house march 13, 2008 and recovered 135 grams cocaine. drugs were divided int
high court rejects teachers’ article 40.1 claim, leaves contract-power question open on a preliminary issue, the ruled that pleaded facts did not let 13 former part-time teachers rely constitutional equality to maintain their claims. it said there was enough information decide whether successive con
high court quashes two refusals of refugee family reunification the found reasons did not show a proportionate assessment dependants’ individual circumstances and refugees’ rights. minister must reconsider both applications. [2012] iehc 72 quashed decisions refusing reunification, finding that appli
high court grants injunction over deportation while minister considers ghana citizenship evidence the rejected claims that newer country reports showed a changed threat to fulani, but found possible uncertainty applicant’s ghanaian citizenship, considered alongside his circumstances as fulani man, j
high court dismisses family’s judicial review bid over asylum and deportation decisions the refused leave to challenge refugee-status subsidiary-protection decisions, found out of time without grounds for an extension, injunction. [2012] iehc 74 dismissed a mother’s application bring proceedings ref
high court dismisses appeal over solicitor’s handling of estate the upheld tribunal’s no-prima-facie-misconduct decision, finding no basis to attribute administration complaints solicitor. it also ordered costs in her favour. [2012] iehc 60 dismissed thomas higgins’s against a solicitors disciplinar
high court dismisses lowry’s appeal for summary relief in defamation case the said journalist sam smyth had an arguable defence to claims over a tv interview and newspaper article, so could not be resolved through relief. [2012] iehc 22 dismissed michael against circuit refusal grant his action smyt
high court dismisses challenge to 1990 land transfer over delay and limitation bar the dismissed plaintiff’s action challenging a two defendants, finding that claims were not maintainable barred by time. it did consider proposed amendments after dismissing action. [2012] iehc 75 has gerard mchugh’s
high court rules franchise market trading falls within casual law a preliminary ruling says traders need licence in principle, but leaves open whether ennis’s 2011 bye-laws validly impose that requirement at its market. [2012] iehc 281 the has ruled under common right definition of “casual trading”
high court refuses bid to quash detention sentence imposed on child the held that district judge could proceed without waiting for an updated probation report, and refused judicial review of conviction sentences. [2012] iehc 287 has application a child’s sentences eight months’ further six months co
high court refuses to halt prosecution of retired garda facing 77 indecent-assault charges the found that applicant had not shown a real or serious risk an unfair trial. it dismissed his judicial-review application, leaving any fitness-to-be-tried question circuit trial judge. [2012] iehc 98 has ref
high court orders €450,000 pension provision and €5,000 monthly maintenance in divorce case the gave almost decisive weight to a dutch agreement but found that wife’s needs required additional provision. [2012] iehc 612 ordered husband provide for his pay her month maintenance, after granting consid
district court directs hse to consider private foster care for 11-year-old the said child’s welfare and urgency of finding a long-term placement meant could not rule out placements on funding grounds. [2012] iedc 3 directed health service executive (hse) “forthwith placement” an boy in its care, aft
high court refuses surrender to poland over 0.72g cannabis allegation the found that under a second european arrest warrant would be disproportionate in particular circumstances. it rejected separate argument alleged offence was too minor meet statutory threshold. [2012] iehc 57 of ireland refused j
supreme court judge would leave buggery charge undisturbed but send two assault charges back in a judgment on an appeal over three arising from alleged offences 1970–71, justice hardiman not interfere with the district court’s “no order” charge. he quash orders indecent and remit them for to proceed
appeal court upholds six-year sentence for child abduction the of criminal dismissed an uncle’s appeal, finding and removal a two-year-old to egypt among most serious offences under relevant law. has against severity prison imposed on man convicted abducting his nephew taking him from ireland egypt.
supreme court bars buggery prosecution over alleged 1970 offence the allowed appeal on charge, holding that 1997 legislation could not revive a for an abolished in 1993. two indecent assault charges were argued and unaffected by judgment. [2012] iesc 7 has ruled director of public prosecutions may p
high court rules disputed wicklow route is not a public right of way the granted joseph walker declaration against two enniskerry walking association officers, but said it could bind at large. costs remained to be addressed. [2012] iehc 24 ruled that across walker’s land annacrivey, county wicklow,
supreme court appeal over 1970 buggery charge dismissed the upheld high decision quashing a district judge’s refusal to proceed on three charges, but supplied judgment is fennelly j’s opinion and records that majority disagreed with his conclusion whether remained statutory offence in 1993. an by m.
high court rejects claim over seized mercedes and orders forfeiture the dismissed a business owner’s damages by revenue, finding he had converted it from commercial to passenger use without new declaration. also ordered vehicle forfeited. [2012] iehc 53 has rejected for €55,000 in revenue commission
high court strikes out son’s inheritance claim as statute barred the held that a later promissory estoppel against his father’s estate was brought outside time limit. it did not decide whether proceedings were an abuse of process. [2012] iehc 537 struck to late family home and other assets, ruling u
high court refuses summary return of teenager to poland the declined a mother’s hague convention application, finding that her care would pose grave risk if daughter’s allegations were true. it made no alleged conduct occurred and did not decide custody. [2012] iehc 31 refused an application 15-year
high court refuses challenge over timing of drug-case evidence book the held that amended 42-day service limit did not cover an offence triable only on indictment, and refused relief challenging remand return-for-trial orders. [2012] iehc 54 has joseph farrell’s application to quash district orders
high court dismisses claim over alleged pressure on counsel to give evidence the found a solicitor’s approach improper, but said did not establish that was pressured or his testimony influenced. [2012] iehc 28 of ireland has dismissed michael mcmullen’s for declarations and damages against solicitor
high court dismisses appeal over refusals of two welfare payments the found no serious and significant error in decisions refusing paula douglas jobseeker’s allowance supplementary allowance. [2012] iehc 27 dismissed may gladys douglas’s against allowance, finding under review. mr justice charleton
district court makes care order for child 5 until age 18 the found statutory threshold met after a nine-day hearing and directed that family access remain supervised at hse discretion. [2012] iedc 4 an chúirt dúiche (district court) made she turns 18, finding her welfare was likely to be avoidably i
supreme court cuts wexford mussel-farm compensation award to €650,000 the upheld finding that state representations created a legitimate expectation of compensation, but reduced high court’s €1.15 million after its estimate too generous. awarded lett & company ltd over restrictions on mussel farming
high court grants leave to challenge subsidiary protection refusal and deportation order the rejected several legal challenges but allowed judicial review proceed over whether decision addressed evidence that police had failed protect applicant in nigeria. [2012] iehc 71 has granted an a of related
bank cannot claim post-protection interest in mullee bankruptcy proceedings the high court ruled on interest, security valuations and estimated litigation costs a arrangement petition, leaving parties to apply its directions debt calculation. [2012] iehc 275 that could not prove for accruing after p
high court finds €200,000 held on trust for charlotte mccoy’s estate the ruled that money advanced to varko limited from a mortgage home was and not available distribution in company’s voluntary winding up. it left appropriate orders further hearing. [2012] iehc 278 has found received by of mccoy is
high court rejects receiver’s claim to saggart lodge property the found that donna cosgrave had a prior equitable life interest in house and bank’s purported security over it was void under family home protection act. [2012] iehc 279 has refused request take possession of lodge, finding cosgrave’s r
high court refuses leave to challenge subsidiary protection refusal and deportation order the found no case warranting for judicial review, holding that minister did not have reopen credibility findings already made in asylum process. [2012] iehc 44 refused an applicant seek review of decisions refu
high court grants leave to challenge asylum refusal over credibility and relocation reasoning the found substantial grounds refugee appeals tribunal’s 2008 decision, citing unexplained findings an unsupported internal conclusion. it granted seek judicial review said would discuss form of order with
high court awards helsingor €1.22m in garage dispute the allowed claims for agreed building extras and rent arrears after adjusting interest rate used to calculate rent. it did not decide separate pyrite issue. [2012] iehc 187 court, commercial ruled that thomas mary walsh owed limited €1,223,589 ar
supreme court says shirley estate could have resisted carrick house sale under broader reading of ground-rent law justice fennelly would dismiss the constitutional appeal because landlord rely on a interpretation to rebut presumption about who built premises. judgment left effect separate acquisitio
high court awards costs after three failures to produce prisoner for bail application the found applicant’s lawyers were justified in seeking an article 40 inquiry, although inquiry did not proceed he was released on temporary release. [2012] iehc 33 ordered that viorel rostas’s of into his detentio
supreme court upholds detention of transferred life prisoner after uk tariff expired the has upheld continued jonathon caffrey in portlaoise prison rejecting his argument that imprisonment became unlawful when a 12-year attached to english sentence expired. mr was convicted england murder andrew coo
supreme court judge finds transferred life prisoner unlawfully detained after english tariff expired the has held that jonathon caffrey was in ireland punitive part of a sentence imposed for murder england had expired. serving mandatory by an court. trial recommended he serve minimum 12 years punish
supreme court allows lorry safety prosecution to proceed despite investigation delay the has refused halt of j. harris (assemblers) over alleged breaches connected with 2003 sale a crane which had previously been involved in fatal accident. company sought an order prohibiting pending before dublin c