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Farmer sues 'very controlling' mother
Summary
David Thomas, 33, has sued his mother Breda Thomas in the High Court, claiming she unlawfully occupies an 85‑acre farm and dwelling at Ballyduff, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, which he says was willed to him by his late grandmother Barbara Thomas in 1993. Thomas alleges that the property was transferred to him in 2010 by trustees, but his mother withheld the full meaning of the transfer and continued to manage the farm, benefiting from its profits. He says his mother has physically attacked him, threatened to burn the property, and excluded him from his bedroom and household facilities. Thomas claims he has no other accommodation and has been staying with an aunt. He seeks possession of the house and farm, registration of his legal interest, damages for trespass and unjust enrichment, and an injunction restraining his mother from trespassing or harassing him.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Farmer sues 'very controlling' mother. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2023-07-07 Publication
Case subjects
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Outcome: The matter was adjourned to a date later this month.
Places mentioned
- High Court
Topics
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