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Well known horse trainer seeks return of land
Summary
In a High Court case, retired horse trainer Shelia Flannery alleges that in August 1996 she transferred a plot of land in Dunboyne, Co. Meath to businessman Sean Kavanagh for safekeeping, with the understanding that he would hold it in trust for her benefit. Flannery claims Kavanagh subsequently registered the property in his own name, breaching his duty and interfering with her property rights. She seeks a declaration that the transfer is null and void, that Kavanagh holds the site in trust for her, and orders for him to divest any beneficial interest. Kavanagh denies being a partner, stating the land was transferred in lieu of payments for services and expenses he incurred on Flannery's behalf. He asserts the value of the land did not cover what he was owed, and that Flannery never agreed to transfer the property to him. The case is before Mr Justice Michael White.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Well known horse trainer seeks return of land. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- August 1996 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-05-08 Publication
Why: In her evidence to the court Ms Flannery said in 1996 she was in the process of selling off various plots of land on a farm she had owned in order to repay banking debts. CNI source report
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