The High Court dismissed Damian Jeffery’s action for damages after a Garda member mistakenly told Sligo District Court that he had previous serious convictions. The judgment held that immunity protecting statements made in court proceedings also barred the negligence and breach of duty claims brought over the error and the preparation of the evidence.
High Court rejects damages claim over mistaken criminal record raised in Sligo court
The court held that immunity for statements made in court proceedings also barred the plaintiff’s negligence and breach of duty claims arising from the mistake.
Who, what, where, when and why
- Who
- Damian Jeffery (Plaintiff)
- What
The court held that immunity for statements made in court proceedings also barred the plaintiff’s negligence and breach of duty claims arising from the mistake.
- Where
Places mentioned in the report
- Sligo
- When
Judgment:
- Why
Reasons reported in the judgment
The High Court dismissed Damian Jeffery’s action for damages after a Garda member mistakenly told Sligo District Court that he had previous serious convictions. The judgment held that immunity protecting statements made in court proceedings also barred the negligence and breach of duty claims brought over the error and the preparation of the evidence.
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