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High Court makes order requiring 'unknown persons' to vacate D4 property

Date
2021-11-23

Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

The High Court issued an injunction ordering unknown occupants of a Dublin 4 property at Pembroke Cottages to vacate immediately. The property, owned by the late Mr Declan Gorman, was to be sold and proceeds distributed by executor Mr David Burke. Auctioneers could not access the house in September because it was occupied by unknown persons, who had never received permission from the estate. Mr Justice Senan Allen confirmed the estate's right to possession and required the occupants to surrender vacant possession, refrain from trespassing, and not interfere with the estate's ability to take possession. The injunction was unopposed and no representation was made by the alleged occupants. The court noted that the property was not insured and that the executor feared possible construction work that could damage the house's structure, water, and electricity supplies. The injunction also barred the occupants from interfering with the estate's efforts to secure the property.