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Dispute over docklands property admitted to fast-track list

Date
2018-12-03

Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Primary locality
Dublin City

County
Dublin

Summary

The Commercial Court has admitted a dispute over the Clarion Quay development in Dublin's docklands to its fast-track list. Clarion Quay Development Management Company alleges that defendants failed to properly complete the development, which comprises 184 residential and nine retail units. The defendants include Dublin City Council, Pierse Contracting, and five businessmen who were members of the Campshire Partnership: John McCormack, Brian McCormack, Niall McCormack, Alan McCormack, and Patrick Kelly. The plaintiff claims the defendants breached their obligations as developers, asserting that €14m is required to remedy alleged defects, including fire safety compliance, roof issues, brickwork, timber cladding, balconies, heating, ventilation, and basement water problems. The action seeks orders compelling specific performance of a 2001 sale agreement, declarations of indemnity for costs arising from alleged defects, and damages, potentially including aggravated and exemplary damages. The defendants deny the claims, stating the action is misconceived. Mr Justice Robert Haughton admitted the case to the fast-track list on Monday without objections. The matter was not concluded; it was adjourned and will be mentioned before the court later this month, alongside related actions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dispute over docklands property admitted to fast-track list. Charges or matters: failure to properly complete Clarion Quay development. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

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2018-12-03 Publication