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Billionaire John Magnier loses High Court fight over failed bid to buy historic Tipperary estate

Summary

Billionaire John Magnier lost a High Court case over a failed bid to buy the Barne Estate in Tipperary. He had claimed a €15‑million handshake deal with Richard Thomson‑Moore, an heir to the 751‑acre estate, but the court found no binding agreement existed. The defendants argued that no consent from the estate trustees had been obtained and that the parties had not reached consensus on essential terms. The court noted that the parties understood that a formal written contract was required and that no one present had authority to bind the estate. The judge refused all reliefs sought by Magnier, concluding that the case failed on all grounds. Legal costs, expected to run in the millions, will be decided later. The case lasted 19 days in the Commercial Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Billionaire John Magnier loses High Court fight over failed bid to buy historic Tipperary estate. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• August 22, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 31 Hearing Or Sentence
• September 30, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• 22 August 2023 Other
• 22 August Other
• 2025-09-15 Publication

Why: The offer from Mr Regan was accepted by the Thomson-Moores because they wanted to complete the deal so they could move to Australia to attend to the health needs of their son, the court heard. Court evidence reported by CNI

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Read the original CNI report