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Progress in dispute over properties linked to family of Sean Dunne, court hears
Summary
In a High Court hearing on 2 December 2022, a dispute involving businessman Sean Dunne and his family over two valuable properties in County Kildare was addressed. The plaintiffs—John Dunne, Sean's son from his first marriage, and Sean's four minor sons—sued through their mother, Gayle Killilea, and secured a temporary injunction preventing Traviata Ltd, Sean Dunne, and Bessilton Holdings Ltd from selling or disposing of the properties. Amrabko Unlimited, a company directed by Ms Killilea, also applied, claiming it had spent €577,000 on a house at one of the sites. The injunction covers both legal and beneficial interests, including a property allegedly sold for €1 million. Sean Dunne, who was declared bankrupt in 2013, denies wrongdoing, as do the defendants. Traviata, an Isle of Man‑registered company wholly owned by SD Trust, argued that the case should be heard in the Isle of Man, while Bessilton, the registered owner, said it complied with court orders.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Progress in dispute over properties linked to family of Sean Dunne, court hears. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2022-12-02 Publication
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Outcome: The dispute has been adjourned from time-to-time with the freezing orders remaining in place, while related proceedings between the parties were being considered by a court in the Isle of Man.
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Outcome: The dispute has been adjourned from time-to-time with the freezing orders remaining in place, while related proceedings between the parties were being considered by a court in the Isle of Man.
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- High Court
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