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Row over ownership of €1m in Limerick farmlands comes before High Court

Date
2024-07-03
Stage
Hearing Or Decision
Primary locality
Kilmallock
County
Limerick

Summary

In a High Court case in Limerick, Westglade Unlimited Company and Timothy Carroll, who bought farmland at Ballycullane, Kilmallock, for €1m from a receiver appointed by Everyday Finance DAC, claim that former owners William and Anna Kennedy still occupy the land and keep horses there. The plaintiffs say the Kennedys refuse to give up vacant possession and have threatened them, saying the next person to unlock the gate will be shot. They also allege that the Kennedys blocked access with vehicles and posted a "No unauthorised person allowed" sign. The plaintiffs had previously offered a goodwill payment of about €275,000, but the Kennedys' actions have prevented any settlement. They seek injunctions to stop the Kennedys from occupying the land and to remove a lis pendens registered over the property. The case was heard by Mr Justice Mark Sanfey, who granted the plaintiffs permission to serve short notice of the proceedings and will hear the matter again next week.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Row over ownership of €1m in Limerick farmlands comes before High Court. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

Why: They withdrew because they were told that the Kennedys had reached an agreement with Everyday. CNI source report

Case subjects

Timothy Carroll

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Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • High Court
Residence

Topics

Stage Hearing Or Decision

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