Ireland Case Commentaries

Strict Enforcement of Six-Month Time Limit under s.117 of the Succession Act despite Renunciation Attempts: Analysis of M.B. v P.D. [2023] IEHC 561

Date: Jun 14, 2023

Strict Enforcement of Six-Month Time Limit under s.117 of the Succession Act despite Renunciation Attempts: Analysis of M.B. v P.D. [2023] IEHC 561 1. Introduction The case of M.B. v P.D. (Approved)...

Admittance of Additional Evidence Post-Hearing: Insights from Doyle v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána & Ors [2023] IEHC 313

Date: Jun 14, 2023

Admittance of Additional Evidence Post-Hearing: Insights from Doyle v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána & Ors [2023] IEHC 313 Introduction Parties Involved: Plaintiff: John Doyle Defendants: The...

Judicial Oversight on Sentencing Discretion: Lacatus v DPP [2023] IEHC 328

Date: Jun 13, 2023

Judicial Oversight on Sentencing Discretion: Lacatus v Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved) [2023] IEHC 328 Introduction Lacatus v Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 328)...

Eastwood & Anor v Richards & Ors: Endorsement of Modular Trials in Probate Disputes and Proving Wills by Copy

Date: Jun 13, 2023

Eastwood & Anor v Richards & Ors: Endorsement of Modular Trials in Probate Disputes and Proving Wills by Copy Introduction The case of Eastwood & Anor v Richards & Ors ([2023] IEHC 307) heard by the...

Establishing Jurisdiction in Cross-Border Consumer Contracts: Casey v Redspokes LTD [2023] IEHC 297

Date: Jun 13, 2023

Establishing Jurisdiction in Cross-Border Consumer Contracts: Casey v Redspokes LTD [2023] IEHC 297 Introduction The case of Casey v Redspokes LTD trading as Redspokes Adventure Tours (Approved)...

Interlocutory Injunction in Educational Disciplinary Proceedings: Insights from Dunne v Board of Management of Little Angels (Approved) [2023] IEHC 312

Date: Jun 13, 2023

Interlocutory Injunction in Educational Disciplinary Proceedings: Insights from Dunne v Board of Management of Little Angels (Approved) [2023] IEHC 312 Introduction The case of Dunne v Board of...

Rajauskiene v Swords Barbers LTD & Anor [2023] IEHC 349: Enhanced Scrutiny of "Special Circumstances" in Summons Renewal Applications

Date: Jun 13, 2023

Rajauskiene v Swords Barbers LTD & Anor [2023] IEHC 349: Enhanced Scrutiny of "Special Circumstances" in Summons Renewal Applications Introduction In Rajauskiene v Swords Barbers LTD & Anor ([2023]...

Duty to Provide Adequate Reasons in Administrative Suspensions: Insights from Brannock v. Commissioner of An Garda Síochána [2023] IEHC 300

Date: Jun 13, 2023

Duty to Provide Adequate Reasons in Administrative Suspensions: Insights from Brannock v. Commissioner of An Garda Síochána [2023] IEHC 300 Introduction The case of Desmond Brannock v. Commissioner...

Res Judicata Upholds Finality of High Court Taxing Master Rulings in Carty & Ors v Harte & Anor

Date: Jun 10, 2023

Res Judicata Upholds Finality of High Court Taxing Master Rulings in Carty & Ors v Harte & Anor ([2023] IEHC 296) Introduction The case of Carty & Ors v Harte & Anor ([2023] IEHC 296) adjudicated by...

High Court Clarifies Possession Proceedings and Limits on Discovery in Start Mortgages DAC v Connaughton

Date: Jun 10, 2023

High Court Clarifies Possession Proceedings and Limits on Discovery in Start Mortgages DAC v Connaughton Introduction In the case of Start Mortgages Designated Activity Company v Connaughton & Anor...

Interpreting Section 11(2)(c) of the Statute of Limitations in Defamation Cases: Insights from McAllister v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána [2023] IEHC 314

Date: Jun 10, 2023

Interpreting Section 11(2)(c) of the Statute of Limitations in Defamation Cases: Insights from McAllister v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána [2023] IEHC 314 Introduction McAllister v Commissioner of...

High Court Affirms Discretion to Lift In Camera Rules in Adoption Proceedings under Section 54 of the Adoption Act 2010

Date: Jun 9, 2023

High Court Affirms Discretion to Lift In Camera Rules in Adoption Proceedings under Section 54 of the Adoption Act 2010 Introduction The case of Child and Family Agency & Ors v The Adoption Authority...

Limitations on Section 9 Jurisdiction Post-ADMCA Commencement: An Analysis of KK (Approved) [2023] IEHC 306

Date: Jun 8, 2023

Limitations on Section 9 Jurisdiction Post-ADMCA Commencement: An Analysis of KK (Approved) [2023] IEHC 306 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the matter of KK (Approved) [2023] IEHC 306,...

Solicitors' Right to Withdraw Representation: Dowling & Ors v Ireland & Ors [2023] IEHC 303

Date: Jun 8, 2023

Solicitors' Right to Withdraw Representation: Dowling & Ors v Ireland & Ors [2023] IEHC 303 Introduction The case Dowling & Ors v Ireland & Ors (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 303) adjudicated by the High...

Exceptional Jurisdiction Reinforced in First Instance Judgments: Sheehan v Cork County Council

Date: Jun 8, 2023

Exceptional Jurisdiction Reinforced in First Instance Judgments: Sheehan v Cork County Council Introduction Sheehan v Cork County Council ([2023] IEHC 295) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the High...

Interlocutory Relief and the Impact of Delay: Insights from Connolly v BRGA Ltd [2023] IEHC 304

Date: Jun 8, 2023

Interlocutory Relief and the Impact of Delay: Insights from Connolly v BRGA Ltd [2023] IEHC 304 Introduction The case of Connolly v BRGA Ltd T/A BRG Gibson Auctions & Ors (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 304)...

Cost Allocation Principles in Access to Environmental Information Cases: Insights from Commissioner for Environmental Information v Coillte Teoranta [2023] IEHC 327

Date: May 27, 2023

Cost Allocation Principles in Access to Environmental Information Cases: Insights from Commissioner for Environmental Information v Coillte Teoranta [2023] IEHC 327 Introduction The High Court of...

Enhanced Duty to Provide Adequate Reasons in Planning Decisions Established in Glassco Recycling v An Bord Pleanala

Date: May 26, 2023

Enhanced Duty to Provide Adequate Reasons in Planning Decisions Established in Glassco Recycling Ltd v An Bord Pleanála Introduction Glassco Recycling Ltd v An Bord Pleanála ([2023] IEHC 293) is a...

Registered Lien Secures Priority of Equitable Mortgages: Insights from Ulster Bank Ireland DAC v Rattigan & Anor [2023] IEHC 284

Date: May 26, 2023

Registered Lien Secures Priority of Equitable Mortgages: Insights from Ulster Bank Ireland DAC v Rattigan & Anor [2023] IEHC 284 Introduction The case of Ulster Bank Ireland DAC v Rattigan & Anor...

Accrual of Cause of Action for Pure Economic Loss in Conveyancing Negligence: Smith v Cunningham & Ors - Supreme Court of Ireland

Date: May 26, 2023

Accrual of Cause of Action for Pure Economic Loss in Conveyancing Negligence: Smith v Cunningham & Ors - Supreme Court of Ireland Introduction In the landmark case of Mark Smith v. Mark Cunningham &...