Court archive
Court reports mentioning Dunlavin, Wicklow
2019-07-05 · Wicklow
In a High Court hearing on 5 July 2019, Mr Justice John Jordan dismissed the injunction application of Abu Dhabi businessman Abdullah Rashid Ahmed Almana Mansoori against Wicklow falcon breeder Kenneth Smith. Mansoori sought to stop Smith from supplying falcons to any other party pending the outcome of their dispute over a 2014 agreement. Smith's lawyers said he had entered a contract to supply falcons to the Crown Prince of Dubai, though they could not confirm the identity of the third party. Smith claimed he had terminated the agreement in January 2019 due to unpaid invoices, while Mansoori denied termination and alleged quality issues with birds supplied in September 2019. The judge found the injunction unsupported, citing Mansoori's delay in bringing the case, the mandatory nature of the order, and animal welfare concerns. He awarded Smith the costs of the proceedings and urged a full hearing of the dispute as soon as possible. The case remains pending for further adjudication.
2019-06-19 · Wicklow
In a High Court case, Abu Dhabi businessman Mr Abdullah Rashid Ahmed Almana Mansoori sued Mr Kenneth Smith and Ms Laura Churchard of Hawkslodge, Toolestown, for alleged breaches of a falcon breeding agreement. Mansoori seeks an injunction to stop Smith from supplying falcons to others, damages, a declaration that Smith's termination of the breeding contract in January was invalid, and that Mansoori owns the breeding stock. He also wants a declaration that Churchard holds certain Co Wicklow lands in trust for him and that she transfer them. Smith's counsel argues the contract was lawfully terminated and that the alleged agreement was invalid. The case, which has been adjourned multiple times, was briefly heard by Mr Justice Senan Allen, who noted the dispute will go to mediation soon. An undertaking by Smith to refrain from supplying falcons to others remains in place until after mediation, and the matter is adjourned to early July.
2019-05-31 · Wicklow
In a High Court case, Abdullah Rashid Ahmed Almana Mansoori of Abu Dhabi has sued Kenneth Smith and Laura Churchard of Hawkslodge, Toolestown, Dunlavin, Co Wicklow, over a falcon breeding dispute. Mansoori seeks an injunction to stop Smith from supplying falcons to anyone other than himself, an order for damages, and a declaration that Smith's alleged termination of a breeding agreement in December is invalid. He also wants a declaration that he owns the breeding stock held by Smith and that Churchard holds certain Wicklow lands in trust for him, with an order to transfer those lands to him. The case was briefly heard ex‑parte by Justice Leonie Reynolds, who allowed Mansoori's lawyers to serve notice by post and email after difficulties in personally serving the defendants, who were found to be ordinarily resident at their premises. The matter was set for a return hearing next week.
2018-12-07 · Wicklow
Anthony and Kathleen Hogan of Mullica Lower, Donard, Dunlavin, Co Wicklow, have brought High Court proceedings against Kevin Lawlor Senior and his son Kevin Junior, also of Mullica Lower, Donard, Dunlavin. The Hogans claim that a JCB allegedly destroyed a pump house on the Lawlor property in September, leaving their home without running water. They allege that Mr Lawlor Senior demolished the pump house and has since erected a steel fence blocking access to the site, preventing the Hogans from restoring water. The Hogans say Mr Lawlor Senior has been intoxicated and aggressive, threatening them and interfering with workers. They seek injunctions to stop harassment, allow access to the property and right of way, and to enable the restoration of the well and pump house. Mr Justice Tony O'Connor granted Mr Lupton permission to serve short‑notice proceedings on the Lawlors, with the matter adjourned to next week's sitting.