Ireland Case Commentaries

Comprehensive Commentary on B. v. The Personal Representative of the Estate of S.H. [2020] IEHC 672

Date: Dec 22, 2020

Future Assessment of Settlement Approvals Involving Minor Plaintiffs: Insights from B. v. The Personal Representative of the Estate of S.H. [2020] IEHC 672 Introduction The case of B. (A Minor Suing...

Supreme Court of Ireland Upholds Conditional Sale Order in Trinity College Dublin v. Kenny: A New Precedent in Judgment Mortgage Enforcement

Date: Dec 22, 2020

Supreme Court of Ireland Upholds Conditional Sale Order in Trinity College Dublin v. Kenny: A New Precedent in Judgment Mortgage Enforcement Introduction Trinity College Dublin v. Kenny (Unapproved)...

Clarifying Discretion Under Article 17 and Medical Evidence in Transfer Decisions: Commentary on MG v. IPRAT & Ors [2020] IEHC 701

Date: Dec 22, 2020

Clarifying Discretion Under Article 17 and Medical Evidence in Transfer Decisions: Commentary on MG v. IPRAT & Ors [2020] IEHC 701 Introduction The case MG v. The International Protection Appeals...

Affirmation of Cost Recovery Principles under LSRA 2015: J. v. Child and Family Agency [2020] IEHC 671

Date: Dec 22, 2020

Affirmation of Cost Recovery Principles under LSRA 2015: J. v. Child and Family Agency [2020] IEHC 671 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on December 21, 2020, in...

Appellate Deference to Trial Court Findings in Judicial Reviews: Tracey v. Judge Anderson

Date: Dec 22, 2020

Appellate Deference to Trial Court Findings in Judicial Reviews: Tracey v. Judge Anderson Introduction The case of Kevin Tracey v. Judge Anderson ([2020] IESC 76) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Finality of Judgments and Pleading Standards Established in Tyrell v. Wright [2020] IEHC 705

Date: Dec 22, 2020

Finality of Judgments and Pleading Standards Established in Tyrell v. Wright [2020] IEHC 705 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment in the case of Tyrell v. Wright...

Establishing the Strength of Mutual Trust in European Arrest Warrants: Minister for Justice and Equality v. Szucs (2020)

Date: Dec 22, 2020

Establishing the Strength of Mutual Trust in European Arrest Warrants: Minister for Justice and Equality v. Szucs (2020) Introduction The case of Minister for Justice and Equality v. Szucs (Approved)...

Establishing the Boundaries of Strike-Out Motions in the Context of Receiver Appointments: Insights from Tyrell v. Wright [2020] IEHC 704

Date: Dec 22, 2020

Establishing the Boundaries of Strike-Out Motions in the Context of Receiver Appointments: Insights from Tyrell v. Wright [2020] IEHC 704 Introduction In the landmark case of Tyrell v. Wright ([2020]...

James v. Watters: Establishing Standards for Prima Facie Misconduct in Solicitors' Disciplinary Proceedings

Date: Dec 19, 2020

James v. Watters: Establishing Standards for Prima Facie Misconduct in Solicitors' Disciplinary Proceedings Introduction James v. Watters & ors (Approved) [2020] IEHC 688 is a significant judgment...

Landlord's Intention to Sell within Three Months for Early Termination: Gunn v. RTB [2020] IEHC 635

Date: Dec 19, 2020

Landlord's Intention to Sell within Three Months for Early Termination: Gunn v. RTB [2020] IEHC 635 Introduction The case of Gunn & anor v. Residential Tenancies Board (Approved) ([2020] IEHC 635)...

Finality of Judicial Orders and Strict Criteria for Setting Aside Cost Orders: Analysis of Kirby v. Kane & Ors [2020] IEHC 679

Date: Dec 19, 2020

Finality of Judicial Orders and Strict Criteria for Setting Aside Cost Orders: Analysis of Kirby v. Kane & Ors [2020] IEHC 679 Introduction Kabery v. Kane & Ors [2020] IEHC 679 is a significant case...

Judicial Review Not Justiciable in Trade Union Internal Disciplinary Matters: Kelly v. Gargan & Ors (2020)

Date: Dec 19, 2020

Judicial Review Not Justiciable in Trade Union Internal Disciplinary Matters: Kelly v. Gargan & Ors (2020) Introduction Kelly v. Gargan & Ors (Approved) ([2020] IEHC 711) is a significant case...

Fennell v. Slevin & ors: High Court Clarifies Use of Hearsay Evidence in Receivership Interlocutory Applications

Date: Dec 19, 2020

Fennell v. Slevin & ors: High Court Clarifies Use of Hearsay Evidence in Receivership Interlocutory Applications Introduction Case Title: Fennell v. Slevin & ors ([2020] IEHC 677) Court: High Court...

Supreme Court Upholds Strict Standards for Direct High Court Appeals in Ishola v. Minister for Justice

Date: Dec 18, 2020

Supreme Court Upholds Strict Standards for Direct High Court Appeals in Ishola v. The Minister for Justice and Equality (2020) Introduction The case of Ishola v. The Minister for Justice and Equality...

Supreme Court of Ireland's Determination in Director of Public Prosecutions v. Kenny: Upholding Legal Standards in Evidence Admissibility

Date: Dec 18, 2020

Supreme Court of Ireland's Determination in Director of Public Prosecutions v. Kenny: Upholding Legal Standards in Evidence Admissibility Introduction The case of Director of Public Prosecutions v....

Affirmation of 'Costs Follow the Event' Principle in Interlocutory Injunctions: Thompson & Anor v. Tennant & Anor [2020] IEHC 693

Date: Dec 18, 2020

Affirmation of 'Costs Follow the Event' Principle in Interlocutory Injunctions: Thompson & Anor v. Tennant & Anor [2020] IEHC 693 Introduction The case of Thompson & Anor v. Tennant & Anor (Approved)...

Engineering Evidence Central to Determining Negligence: Smith v. Hanaphy

Date: Dec 18, 2020

Engineering Evidence Central to Determining Negligence: Smith v. Hanaphy Introduction Smith v. Hanaphy ([2020] IEHC 696) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on December 17,...

Van Dessel v. Connolly & Anor: Post-Liquidation Charge Invalidated under Section 602 of the Companies Act 2014

Date: Dec 17, 2020

Van Dessel v. Connolly & Anor: Post-Liquidation Charge Invalidated under Section 602 of the Companies Act 2014 Introduction The case of Van Dessel v. Connolly & Anor ([2020] IEHC 663) addresses...

Proportionality and Judicial Review in Deportation Cases: Insights from J.W. v. The Minister for Justice and Equality (No.2) [2020] IEHC 643

Date: Dec 17, 2020

Proportionality and Judicial Review in Deportation Cases: Insights from J.W. v. The Minister for Justice and Equality (No.2) [2020] IEHC 643 Introduction The case of J.W. v. The Minister for Justice...

Granting of Further Particulars in Fraud Claims: Jeffers v Volkswagen [2020] IEHC 662

Date: Dec 17, 2020

Granting of Further Particulars in Fraud Claims: Jeffers v Volkswagen [2020] IEHC 662 Introduction Jeffers v. Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft & ors ([2020] IEHC 662) is a significant case adjudicated...