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Family seeks injunction against businessman in 'heated' land dispute

Date
2020-11-04

Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Primary locality
Waterford

Summary

High Court proceedings were adjourned to a date later this month in a dispute involving applicants Noeleen Ellickson, Orna Hoban, Fergus Hoban, and Waterford Castle against respondent Seamus Walsh. The applicants, represented by Frank Callanan SC, sought injunctions alleging that Mr. Walsh has been intimidating them and attempting to enter their family home in Ballinakill, Co Waterford. They claim Mr. Walsh believes he purchased their dwelling house from a receiver, although they assert the 2.3-acre plot containing the home was never part of the mortgage agreement held by AIB. Mr. Ellickson alleged that on October 17, Mr. Walsh attempted to remove a gate and acted aggressively, calling him a trespasser. The applicants stated that no undertaking was provided by Mr. Walsh to refrain from entering the disputed lands. Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds, hearing the matter on an ex-parte basis, granted permission to serve short notice of the proceedings. Noting the dispute had become "heated," the judge expressed hope that legal advice might help resolve the matter. The case was adjourned to a date later this month.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Family seeks injunction against businessman in 'heated' land dispute. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

October 17th Other
2020-11-04 Publication