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Son sues father over eviction and proposed sale of family home

Summary

Colin Widger, who lived with his mother Maeve at 17 Whitebarn Road, Churchtown, claims he was unlawfully evicted by his estranged father Thomas Widger after the father complained to Gardai that Colin was trespassing. Widger says he is the executor of Maeve's will, which he says left the estate to him and his siblings, and that Thomas is contesting his role. Widger alleges he was forced onto the street, left homeless, sleeping on park benches and in sheds, and is now staying with friends. He says Thomas has put the house up for sale without his consent and that he is being oppressed. Widger, representing himself, filed a High Court action seeking an order to prevent the sale. The court adjourned the matter, noting that Thomas and other notice parties had not appeared. The case is pending before the High Court.

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What: Report matter: Son sues father over eviction and proposed sale of family home. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

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• 2014-07-03 Publication

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