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high court sets aside leave for r.j.g. (holdings) judicial review the found that undisclosed debenture and receiver documents were highly material to ex parte grant of leave. it did not decide other grounds raised in application. [2012] iehc 452 {'name': 'high court', 'division': 'judicial review'}
high court refuses card-program injunction after finding disputed evidence did not establish a strong arguable case the said there was fair issue to be tried over alleged use of confidential information, but refused interim relief because plaintiff meet required threshold and damages appeared adequa
high court changes divorce appeal orders on custody, maintenance and inherited land the adjusted children’s access arrangements division of property, while affirming parts circuit order. [2012] iehc 582 varied a order in family-law appeal, changing for youngest child, reducing weekly reallocating ag
high court awards €100,579 to passenger injured in fatal crash the assessed damages at €223,500, then reduced award by 55% for passenger’s contributory negligence. it rejected insurer’s claim that she knew car was uninsured. [2012] iehc 437 awarded jade price serious injuries suffered a 2010 killed
high court rejects challenge to creditors’ choice of managh liquidator the held that john o’connell was validly appointed international transport ltd, rejecting a director’s challenges over creditor proxies, written consent and alleged bias. [2012] iehc 444 rejected stephen o’keeffe’s appointment as
high court quashes soldier’s discharge over undisclosed advice in drug test appeal the found that soldier was not given a fair opportunity to respond technical materially influenced officer’s recommendation. it did decide other grounds for judicial review. [2012] iehc 447 quashed of public defence f
district court grants care order for child 1 until january 2024 the found statutory threshold met after considering child’s history, parental capacity and current placement. it also ordered access set further reviews. [2012] iedc 19 {'name': 'an chúirt dúiche / court', 'district': '[district given]'
high court dismisses glazier’s injury claim over knowingly misleading evidence the found plaintiff gave materially false about his post-accident work and income, dismissed action under section 26 despite finding defendants partly liable for accident. [2012] iehc 441 a personal after that he or incom
supreme court dismisses solicitor’s appeal to halt forgery trial the found significant, largely unexplained prosecution delay, but said it did not establish grounds prohibit trial. upheld high judgment. dismissed patrick enright’s seeking his on ten charges, leaving judgment in place. had delivered
high court limits acc’s interest claim against friends first the held that retained limited recourse under loan agreement, owed 46.6% of only through 1 april 2012, and was not liable for surcharge interest. [2012] iehc 435 ruled managed pension funds ltd. remained on an acc bank connected to crystal
high court orders yvonne doyle’s surrender to uk on 18 offences the rejected objections european arrest warrant after receiving clarifications from authorities, and directed under section 16(1). [2012] iehc 451 has ordered united kingdom for prosecution offences, rejecting her warrant. order was mad
high court declines to award costs after quashing labour the said it could not order pay either party’s costs, applying a prior ruling that gave quasi-judicial bodies degree of immunity where there was no impropriety. [2012] iehc 599 declined party against an earlier judgment quashed in favour moham
supreme court allows rival statements on post-merger integration in rye appeal the permitted parties to outline their positions integration, but said would not establish facts or resolve whether was moot. has investments limited and competition authority file short about of businesses involved a mer
high court rejects o’donnell family’s bid to move bank of ireland case england the dismissed an application decline jurisdiction, finding was proper forum for bank’s untried claims conspiracy and fraud. it made no decision on those allegations. 2012 [iehc] 424 ireland, commercial has by blake, bruce
high court strikes out two claims against former employer and requires leave for further proceedings the found pleadings failed to disclose a properly particularised cause of action amounted an abuse process. it also barred company its servants or agents without leave. [2012] iehc 464 ireland has st
supreme court upholds sean quinn jr’s contempt finding but sets aside most coercive orders the affirmed his three-month sentence over a $500,000 payment from ukrainian company, while ruling that broader required proper notice and procedure. of ireland upheld jr. was in involvement us$500,000 prison
supreme court sets aside sean quinn junior’s contempt finding the allowed his appeal against a three-month sentence, citing deficiencies in high court’s treatment of allegation. it also agreed that coercive committal orders should be set aside. [2012] iesc 51 and he was court. concerned imprisonment
high court refuses late challenge to dublin tenancy succession decision the dismissed a judicial review application as out of time, without deciding applicant’s other arguments about eviction and article 8 rights. [2012] iehc 605 has refused challenging rejection man’s request succeed his grandmothe
district court makes care order for child 4 until age 18 the found statutory threshold a was met, approved plan and foster placement, ordered parental access under section 37. [2012] iedc an chúirt dúiche / made her 18th birthday, finding that 18(1)(a), (b) (c) of act 1991 met. said health, developm
high court finds school transport scheme was not a public contract the refused company’s request to declare arrangement between education minister and bus éireann ineffective, finding no existed under procurement rules. [2012] iehc 425 has ruled that state’s scheme, administered by for skills, withi
high court rules hse was not an undertaking in public-patient ambulance services a judgment on preliminary issues, the held that hse’s and its purchases of supplementary fell outside competition act claim as framed. it also set out alternative view dominance abuse if conclusion were overturned. [201
high court dismisses personal injury claim over undisclosed second crash the found that stacey montgomery knowingly withheld a later road accident and gave materially misleading evidence in her damages case. [2012] iehc 443 dismissed montgomery’s after finding she 2010 case injuries from 2007 collis
high court refuses ex parte costs protection in planning case a judge said the applicant should seek intended defendants’ consent or bring motion on notice under environmental act 2011. [2012] iehc 445 refused two applications by dymphna maher seeking from potential legal connection with planned pro
supreme court rejects sovereignty challenge to ireland joining european stability mechanism the has held that could ratify treaty without a constitutional referendum, rejecting thomas pringle’s argument membership would involve an impermissible transfer of irish sovereignty. pringle, independent td,
supreme court judge dissented over whether esm treaty required referendum in a 2012 appeal, justice hardiman would have held that ireland could not ratify the european stability mechanism without constitutional amendment approved by referendum. his proposed conclusion was dissent; supplied judgment
high court says man should have been released a day earlier after remand order was invalid the ruled that district made while stay in force had no legal basis, and declared michael farrell entitled to release on 4 july 2012. [2012] iehc 429 judge has from custody 2012, finding invalid. mr justice ho
high court grants interim injunction over wicklow stud property pending trial the order requires laurence byrne to leave and restrains his return interference, but said disputed issues about lease alleged conduct remain for trial. [2012] iehc 415 has granted peter savill an interlocutory concerning
supreme court rules esm treaty did not require a referendum the held that ireland’s decision to join european stability mechanism impermissibly transfer sovereignty. it also refused an interim injunction against ratification while separate eu-law issues awaited of justice ruling. ruled ireland could
mckechnie says esm treaty did not transfer ireland’s sovereign powers in a separate judgment thomas pringle’s supreme court challenge, justice william m. agreed that this aspect of the claim should be dismissed, finding european stability mechanism distinct from foreign-policy commitments considered
high court dismisses negligence claim over hip replacement fracture the found that surgeon was not negligent in using a profiler to position cement restrictor, despite concluding manoeuvre contributed fracture. [2012] iehc 416 dismissed nancy scott’s action against orthopaedic andrew macey and healt
supreme court rejects claim that ireland needed referendum approval to join european stability mechanism the has rejected thomas pringle’s ireland’s participation in required by people a because it involved an unconstitutional transfer of sovereignty. challenge concerned esm treaty, under which face
supreme court allows persona and comcast mobile licence cases to proceed the has allowed civil brought by interests over controversial award of ireland's second gsm phone esat digifone proceed. actions concern 1995 competition for licence, which was formally awarded in may 1996. plaintiffs alleged s
supreme court allows mobile licence damages cases to continue despite years of delay the has ruled that actions arising from controversial award ireland's second gsm phone in 1995 may progressing cases. persona digital telephony and a group led by comcast international were unsuccessful competitors
high court finds culpable delay in sexual assault prosecution but declines to halt trial the held that breached accused’s right an early trial, left charges place and required steps toward trial. [2012] iehc 430 found accused man’s constitutional declined prohibit his on four charges. mr justice hog
high court refuses late bid to add arrest challenge in extradition case the refused permission a constitutional woman’s her european warrant objections, finding proposed point was raised too and appeared weak on limited argument. [2012] iehc 433 has application new objections case, argument heard. m
supreme court allows appeals over delayed claims linked to moriarty tribunal investigations justice fennelly said the plaintiffs’ delay was inordinate but excusable in case’s “special and unique circumstances”. allowed by comcast international holdings incorporated, declan ganley, ganley limited, gc
supreme court allows appeals over dismissal of mobile licence proceedings denham cj said delay in three civil actions was excusable the unique circumstances moriarty tribunal inquiry; may continue high court. has allowed by comcast international holdings and persona digital telephony against arising
supreme court judge says delay does not justify ending licence corruption cases in a judgment on the state’s strike-out motions, justice hardiman would allow plaintiffs’ appeal, finding their excusable. alleged has been proved, and decide merits. [2012] iesc 50 appeals by comcast international holdi
supreme court says deportation should have been restrained pending okunades’ leave hearing the allowed an appeal over interim injunction, finding that disruption to a four-year-old child’s family life was sufficient justify restraint until high heard application for seek judicial review. it made no
appeal court quashes murder conviction and orders retrial over diminished-responsibility direction the of criminal found jury should have been told that premeditation does not necessarily rule out diminished responsibility. it did decide defence had established. has quashed cecil tomkins’s ordered a
high court directs receiver to treat €152,900 in ocean point deposits as bank security the ruling concerned for two unfinished units at courtown harbour. directed how four should be treated, but did not decide whether purchasers could recover them or retain all money. [2012] iehc 420 of development
high court refuses leave to challenge nigerian woman’s deportation order the refused permission seek judicial review on all grounds and discharged an interim injunction that had restrained while application was pending. [2012] iehc 457 a woman of decisions refusing her refugee status, ordering later
high court refuses surrender to poland under three arrest warrants the found would disproportionately interfere with family life in exceptional circumstances of case. it also a separate legal bar for warrant concerning sentence imposed respondent’s absence. [2012] iehc 434 has refused man european w
high court grants leave to challenge fairness of subsidiary protection process the rejected most grounds raised by two congolese applicants but allowed them pursue arguments about how ireland’s procedure operates. it did not decide whether was unlawful. 2012 [iehc] 485 has from democratic republic c
high court sends nalm claim against john hegarty to plenary hearing the found substantial grounds hear evidence on hegarty’s claims about a 50% limit his liability for clonmel development. it did not decide whether those succeed or nama act bars them. [2012] iehc 397 court, commercial has sent natio
high court dismisses bond claim but allows time to seek fraud amendment the stayed its dismissal order for four weeks, with a further stay if plaintiff moved amend his pleadings allege fraud. [2012] iehc 396 court, commercial dismissed patrick gallagher’s against acc bank plc, trading as bank, over
high court dismisses passenger’s claim after bus driver brakes to avoid child the found reacted appropriately an immediate danger and said injuries could not have been avoided in circumstances. [2012] iehc 398 dismissed bridget flynn’s personal injury case against átha cliath, finding that acted cor
high court dismisses hotel worker’s injury claim after finding evidence grossly exaggerated the found that plaintiff misrepresented his symptoms and work activity, dismissed under section 26(1) of civil liability act 2004. [2012] iehc 478 a former personal he had systematically withheld information
high court refuses acc bank bid to bar additional investor witnesses the ruled that evidence from other solid world bond 5 investors could be relevant test cases, leaving admissibility assessed in context at trial. [2012] iehc 395 court, commercial has refused bank’s application prevent plaintiffs c
high court backs dissolution of roadstone sports club but reserves distribution question the held that a majority could decide to dissolve unincorporated and ruled its charity-donation rule invalid. it left how any sale proceeds should be divided for further argument. [2012] iehc 412 has given effec
high court upholds contempt convictions over reports on child care proceedings the answered all four questions in a case stated district court’s favour, including that editors’ fines were lawful. [2012] iehc 611 upheld legal conclusions concerning three newspaper editors convicted of for reporting o
high court refuses liquidator’s request to deduct fees from custom house capital client funds the held that reconciliation of segregated accounts was part liquidation, but it could not authorise deductions on evidence before because company’s assets had been shown be exhausted. [2012] iehc 382 refus
high court cuts mouldpro liquidator’s final-period fees by €56,563 the fixed remuneration for liquidation after reviewing objections plastronix, reducing claim final period and adjusting rates charged promoted staff. 2012 [iehc] 418 reduced claimed international ltd.’s liquidator of winding-up his o
high court awards widow €722,224 after husband’s 1999 murder the found four defendants jointly and severally liable for conspiracy to injure terence madden made dependency, nervous shock, expenses family grief. [2012] iehc 422 has awarded margaret members of her a total €755,324.24 in damages follow
high court rejects doctor’s challenge to medical council publication decision the held had discretion publish a sanction of advice in public interest and refused relief sought. it did not consider separate fairness argument that been part grounds for judicial review. [2012] iehc 527 has consultant o
district court grants 18-year care order for child 5 the found statutory threshold a was met, approved plan and foster placement, ordered parental access. [2012] iedc 17 an chúirt dúiche / granted on 8 october 2012, finding that child’s health, development welfare would suffer if were not made. heal
lawline partner awarded costs of urgent injunctions and dismissed receiver bid the high court ordered david synnott to pay caoimhe haughey’s two interlocutory applications, but stayed execution orders until partnership proceedings are determined. [2012] iehc 403 applications for interim injunctive r
high court rules aib entitled to judgment in guarantee and personal-account claim the rejected defendant’s proposed defences bank’s summary claim, finding none arguable. does not state final amount ordered. [2012] iehc 381 ruled that allied irish banks plc was against mark smith a over company sums
high court refuses fishermen’s bid to halt trial over logbook and landing declaration charges the rejected a challenge law creating offences said whether they occurred within state fishery limits must be decided at criminal trial. [2012] iehc 404 has refused judicial review by liam o'driscoll brenda
high court quashes comreg direction over disputed cork postal address the found had failed to account for role of an post’s postal-address system when directing delivery a customer’s geographic address. [2012] iehc 405 quashed requiring post deliver mail customer using “blackstone bridge, watergrass
high court refuses challenge to refusal of togolese man’s asylum claim the found no illegality in refugee appeals tribunal’s decision, which had upheld a negative recommendation on claim. [2012] iehc 490 has refused application for judicial review decision upholding his judgment delivered 4 october
high court refuses leave to challenge rejection of zimbabwean asylum claim the found no substantial grounds review tribunal’s credibility assessment, while noting one finding about a newspaper article might be objectionable but did not undermine rest decision. [2012] iehc 489 refused seek judicial r
high court bars debt collector from parking van near clontarf home or contacting homeowner the granted an interlocutory injunction after finding that repeated demands and threats had seriously interfered with deirdre sullivan’s peace security at home. [2012] iehc 389 a has been barred signwritten wi
high court orders release after finding bail hearing unfair the held that inadequate notice and lack of an evidential basis for district judge’s assessment possible intimidation made applicant’s continued detention unlawful. [2012] iehc 497 ordered damien galvin’s from cloverhill prison his was unla
high court adjourns decision on demolition of unauthorised wicklow chalet the rejected homeowner’s seven-year time-limit defence but said council must convincingly establish that is necessary and proportionate. it adjourned question for further argument and, if needed, evidence. [2012] iehc 406 has
high court refuses leave in sudanese asylum challenge after severing relocation passage the upheld tribunal’s credibility decision but criticised its unexplained reference to internal port sudan and allowed applicant some costs. [2012] iehc 488 refused an rejection of her claim, while a refugee appe
district court makes care order for child 1 until age 18 the parents consented to hse application. found that neither could currently provide stable needed and ordered child’s 18th birthday. [2012] iedc 16 an chúirt dúiche / made a birthday after both application by health service executive (hse). d
high court dismisses bid to reinstate halted workplace investigation the refused an interlocutory order requiring a company resume investigator’s inquiry into allegations against employee. underlying proceedings about employee’s suspension remained separate. [2012] iehc 390 dismissed application for
high court orders emmett martin committed pending us extradition decision the dismissed objections to his florida for trial on six molestation charges, but its order leaves surrender a further by minister. [2012] iehc 442 has j. martin’s united states and ordered that he be prison while awaiting min
high court refuses motorola bid to strike out €138m-plus imagine claim the found plaintiffs’ fourth statement of complied with an earlier order and said disputed legal factual issues should be tested at trial. [2012] iehc 567 court, commercial has refused limited’s application a by three companies s
high court discharges receiver over two pension funds the found lender’s ex parte application had presented an unfairly incomplete account of borrowers’ disclosure and held could not be attached through equitable execution. [2012] iehc 399 court, commercial has discharged order appointing a funds, f
high court reserves costs dispute over software firm’s injunction motion to trial judge the did not decide whether company would have won an against two former employees and their new company. it ordered that of motion, including later hearing, be decided at trial. [2012] iehc 391 has reserved a int
high court orders completion of gorey office unit sale after rejecting buyer’s odour claim the found buyer was not entitled to withdraw from contract, dismissed his counterclaim and ordered specific performance by 31 october 2012. [2012] iehc 385 has keith cooke complete purchase an in pugin court,
high court orders both sides’ costs from estate in first will dispute module a separate judgment, the awarded defendant for modules and denied plaintiff second. it did not order to pay personally. [2012] iehc 387 sides their of brian rhatigan over his will. second module, her estate, made no plainti
high court dismisses liquidator’s bid to invalidate €245,855 in bank lodgments the found liquidator had not proved that company made payments with dominant intention of preferring its or a director who guaranteed overdraft. [2012] iehc 386 dismissed application have paid into kerr aluminium limited’
high court orders r.e.p. limited wound up over disputed €61,836 debt the found company had not raised a bona fide dispute on substantial grounds and appointed two joint official liquidators. [2012] iehc 392 ordered after finding that its to allied insulation was grounds. declan taite anne o’dwyer we