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High Court dismisses action by man who claimed father evicted him from home

Summary

In a High Court ruling on 2 August 2014, Mr Justice Michael Moriarty dismissed a claim brought by 45‑year‑old Colin Widger against his father, Thomas Widger, over an alleged unlawful eviction from their family home on Whitebarn Road, Churchtown. Colin had said he was forcibly removed after his father complained that he was trespassing and that the house had been sold. Thomas denied any unlawful eviction, asserting his right to sell the jointly owned property, which he had continued to mortgage after leaving in the 1980s. He cited an agreement with his late wife Maeve as the basis for his entitlement. The judge found the case had no prospect of success, citing conflicting evidence and the fact that Colin had accepted €30,000 each from the sale proceeds. The action was struck out and Thomas was awarded legal costs.

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What: Report matter: High Court dismisses action by man who claimed father evicted him from home. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

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• 2014-08-02 Publication

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