Courts / Wexford / Report

Dispute between farmer and grower is resolved

Date
2018-11-01
Stage
Hearing Or Decision
Primary locality
Wexford
County
Wexford

Summary

In a High Court case in Co. Wexford, a dispute between John B. Dockrell Ltd and farmer Mr. John Kinsella over 150 acres at Lodgewood was resolved. The company had obtained an injunction after alleging that Kinsella had trespassed, blocked access with concrete blocks and vehicles, and illegally ploughed the land. Kinsella, who represented himself, contested the allegations and was later imprisoned for contempt of court. After a brief stay at Mountjoy Prison, he complied with the injunction. The parties reached a settlement, and the court granted orders preventing Kinsella and those acting with him from trespassing or obstructing the property, while allowing costs orders to be adjourned with permission to re‑enter if the orders were breached. The judge approved the settlement and the orders were granted.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dispute between farmer and grower is resolved. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

Why: The vegetable growing company sought the order because it claimed it was unable to access approximately 150 acres of land the firm purchased in June 2017 from a receiver due to Mr Kinsella's actions. CNI source report

Case subjects

John Kinsella

Applicant

Outcome: It was further ordered that all costs orders obtained against Mr Kinsella would be adjourned generally with permission to re-enter in the event of the orders being breached.

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Court Venue
  • High Court
Facility
  • Mountjoy Prison

Topics

Stage Hearing Or Decision

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