Ireland Case Commentaries

Mandating Disclosure of Settlement Particulars in Third-Party Indemnity Proceedings: High Court Decision in McLoughlin v Ballymore Residential Ltd & ors [2020] IEHC 627

Date: Nov 24, 2020

Mandating Disclosure of Settlement Particulars in Third-Party Indemnity Proceedings: High Court Decision in McLoughlin v Ballymore Residential Ltd & ors [2020] IEHC 627 Introduction The case of...

Assessment of Legal Costs: Leane v. Kerkhoff & anor [2020] IEHC 599

Date: Nov 21, 2020

Assessment of Legal Costs: Leane v. Kerkhoff & anor [2020] IEHC 599 Introduction The case of Leane (A Minor) v. Kerkhoff & anor (Approved) ([2020] IEHC 599) was adjudicated in the High Court of...

Security for Costs in Insolvent Litigation: Insights from Tom McEvaddy Property Ltd v. NAMA DAC [2020] IEHC 593

Date: Nov 21, 2020

Security for Costs in Insolvent Litigation: Insights from Tom McEvaddy Property Ltd v. NAMA DAC [2020] IEHC 593 Introduction The case of Tom McEvaddy Property Ltd Trading As Nexus Homes (In...

Enforcement of European Arrest Warrants Amid Brexit: Minister for Justice and Equality v. Connors

Date: Nov 21, 2020

Enforcement of European Arrest Warrants Amid Brexit: Minister for Justice and Equality v. Connors ([2020] IEHC 598) Introduction The case Minister for Justice and Equality v. Connors (Approved)...

Latzur Ltd Receivership v. Companies Act 2014: Establishing Fixed Charge Prioritization

Date: Nov 21, 2020

Latzur Ltd Receivership v. Companies Act 2014: Establishing Fixed Charge Prioritization Introduction The case of Latzur Ltd (in receivership) v. Companies Act 2014 ([2020] IEHC 592) was adjudicated...

Discovery in Environmental Nuisance Cases: Insights from Byrne & anor v. ABO Wind Ireland Ltd & ors [2020] IEHC 591

Date: Nov 21, 2020

Discovery in Environmental Nuisance Cases: Insights from Byrne & anor v. ABO Wind Ireland Ltd & ors [2020] IEHC 591 Introduction The case of Byrne & anor v. ABO Wind Ireland Ltd & ors ([2020] IEHC...

BA v International Protection Appeals Tribunal: Clarifying State Protection for Gender-Based Violence Survivors

Date: Nov 21, 2020

BA v International Protection Appeals Tribunal: Clarifying State Protection for Gender-Based Violence Survivors Introduction The case of BA v. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor...

High Court Upholds Jobseeker’s Allowance as Special Non-Contributory Cash Benefit Requiring Right to Reside

Date: Nov 21, 2020

High Court Upholds Jobseeker’s Allowance as Special Non-Contributory Cash Benefit Requiring Right to Reside Introduction The case of Razneas & ors v. The Chief Appeals Officer & ors (Approved)...

Establishing Fraudulent Claims under Section 26 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004: Insights from Olaru v. The Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland

Date: Nov 20, 2020

Establishing Fraudulent Claims under Section 26 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004: Insights from Olaru v. The Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland Introduction The case of Olaru v. The Motor...

Joinder of Co-Defendants in Fraud and Conspiracy Litigation: Walters & Anor v. Lexington Services Ltd [2020] IEHC 595

Date: Nov 20, 2020

Joinder of Co-Defendants in Fraud and Conspiracy Litigation: Walters & Anor v. Lexington Services Ltd [2020] IEHC 595 Introduction The case of Walters & Anor v. Lexington Services Ltd ([2020] IEHC...

High Court Establishes Strict Interpretation of 'Strategic Housing Development' Under Planning and Development Act, 2016

Date: Nov 20, 2020

High Court Establishes Strict Interpretation of 'Strategic Housing Development' Under Planning and Development Act, 2016 Introduction The case of Dublin Cycling Campaign CLG v. An Bord Pleanála...

Hafeez v. CPM Consulting Ltd: Establishing Criteria for Costs in Interlocutory Injunctions

Date: Nov 19, 2020

Hafeez v. CPM Consulting Ltd: Establishing Criteria for Costs in Interlocutory Injunctions Introduction Hafeez v. CPM Consulting Ltd ([2020] IEHC 583) is a pivotal judgment delivered by Mr. Justice...

Reaffirmation of Precarious Status and Limited Article 8 Protections in High Court Decision S.A. v. Minister for Justice and Equality

Date: Nov 19, 2020

Reaffirmation of Precarious Status and Limited Article 8 Protections in High Court Decision S.A. v. Minister for Justice and Equality Introduction The case of S.A. v. The Minister for Justice and...

High Court Limits Discovery in Costs Challenges: Harrison v. Charleton [2020] IEHC 597

Date: Nov 19, 2020

High Court Limits Discovery in Costs Challenges: Harrison v. Charleton [2020] IEHC 597 Introduction Harrison v. Charleton ([2020] IEHC 597) is a significant judgment delivered by Ms. Justice Niamh...

High Court Affirms Cautious Approach to Cost Orders in Family Custody Cases: X v. Y [2020] IEHC 579

Date: Nov 18, 2020

High Court Affirms Cautious Approach to Cost Orders in Family Custody Cases: X v. Y [2020] IEHC 579 Introduction The case of X v. Y (Approved) [2020] IEHC 579 was adjudicated in the High Court of...

Reaffirming Principles for Striking Out Proceedings on Grounds of Delay: Insights from Naudziunas v. OKR Group [2020] IEHC 566

Date: Nov 18, 2020

Reaffirming Principles for Striking Out Proceedings on Grounds of Delay: Insights from Naudziunas v. OKR Group [2020] IEHC 566 Introduction The case of Naudziunas v. OKR Group ([2020] IEHC 566)...

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Cross-Border Child Custody Cases: Insights from R v. W (2020) IEHC 580

Date: Nov 18, 2020

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Cross-Border Child Custody Cases: Insights from R v. W (2020) IEHC 580 Introduction The case of R v. W (2020) IEHC 580 adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland...

Reaffirming Glancré Principles: M28 Steering Group v. An Bord Pleanála – High Court Refuses Certificate for Leave to Appeal

Date: Nov 18, 2020

Reaffirming Glancré Principles: M28 Steering Group v. An Bord Pleanála – High Court Refuses Certificate for Leave to Appeal Introduction The case of M28 Steering Group v. An Bord Pleanála ([2020]...

Refusal of Surrender Under European Arrest Warrant Due to Risk of Inhuman Detention: Minister for Justice and Equality v. Dicu [2020] IEHC 607

Date: Nov 17, 2020

Refusal of Surrender Under European Arrest Warrant Due to Risk of Inhuman Detention: Minister for Justice and Equality v. Dicu [2020] IEHC 607 Introduction The case of Minister for Justice and...

Discovery Restrictions on CCTV Footage in Personal Injury Claims: Dudgeon v. Supermacs Ireland Ltd [2020] IEHC 600

Date: Nov 17, 2020

Discovery Restrictions on CCTV Footage in Personal Injury Claims Dudgeon v. Supermacs Ireland Ltd [2020] IEHC 600 Introduction The case of Dudgeon v. Supermacs Ireland Ltd ([2020] IEHC 600) revolves...