periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Establishing Precedence for Cross-Jurisdictional Transfer in Minor Wardship Cases: In Re A Minor Respondent [BD] (Approved) [2024] IEHC 242

Date: Apr 10, 2024

Establishing Precedence for Cross-Jurisdictional Transfer in Minor Wardship Cases: In Re A Minor Respondent [BD] (Approved) [2024] IEHC 242 Introduction The case of In Re A Minor Respondent [BD]...

Procter v Procter & Ors: Establishing the Entitlement of Outgoing Partners to Fair Valuation of Partnership Assets Upon Resignation

Date: Apr 10, 2024

Procter v Procter & Ors: Establishing the Entitlement of Outgoing Partners to Fair Valuation of Partnership Assets Upon Resignation 1. Introduction Procter v Procter & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 324) is a...

Judicial Independence Upheld: Supreme Court of Ireland Declares Section 7(2)(g) of Judicial Council Act 2019 Unconstitutional in Delaney v PIAB & Ors

Date: Apr 10, 2024

Judicial Independence Upheld: Supreme Court of Ireland Declares Section 7(2)(g) of Judicial Council Act 2019 Unconstitutional in Delaney v PIAB & Ors Introduction Delaney v The Personal Injuries...

Cahill v Seepersad & Ors: Establishing Precedents in Partnership Dissolution and Syers Orders

Date: Apr 10, 2024

Cahill v Seepersad & Ors: Establishing Precedents in Partnership Dissolution and Syers Orders Introduction The case of Cahill v Seepersad & Ors ([2024] IEHC 189) adjudicated by the High Court of...

Minister for Justice & Equality v Sparling & Ors (2024): High Court Excludes Civil Contempt from Offence Category Under European Arrest Warrant Act

Date: Apr 9, 2024

Minister for Justice & Equality v Sparling & Ors (2024): High Court Excludes Civil Contempt from Offence Category Under European Arrest Warrant Act Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a...

Strengthening Judicial Oversight on Unsubstantiated Claims: A Comprehensive Analysis of Gaultier v Reilly & Anor (No. 3) [2024] IEHC 226

Date: Apr 9, 2024

Strengthening Judicial Oversight on Unsubstantiated Claims: A Comprehensive Analysis of Gaultier v Reilly & Anor (No. 3) [2024] IEHC 226 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in its 2024 judgment...

Strict Application of In Camera Hearing Criteria in Oppression Proceedings

Date: Apr 9, 2024

Strict Application of In Camera Hearing Criteria in Oppression Proceedings Introduction The case of Conneally v Conneally and Glenman Corporation Ltd ([2024] IEHC 304) presents significant insights...

Ensuring Bona Fide Defenses in Summary Judgment: Insights from BWG Foods UnLtd v Glynn & Anor [2024] IEHC 198

Date: Apr 9, 2024

Ensuring Bona Fide Defenses in Summary Judgment: Insights from BWG Foods UnLtd v Glynn & Anor [2024] IEHC 198 Introduction The case of BWG Foods UnLtd Company v Glynn & Anor (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

Strengthening Juror Directions on Identification and Mutual Corroboration: [2024] ScotHC HCJAC_12

Date: Apr 8, 2024

Strengthening Juror Directions on Identification and Mutual Corroboration: [2024] ScotHC HCJAC_12 Introduction The case of AX v HIS MAJESTY'S ADVOCATE ([2024] ScotHC HCJAC_12) represents a...

Crime-Fraud Exception Applied to Legal Professional Privilege in McNulty v Bank of Ireland

Date: Apr 6, 2024

Crime-Fraud Exception Applied to Legal Professional Privilege in McNulty v Bank of Ireland 1. Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered its judgment in the case of Orla McNulty v The Governor...

Clarification on Conditional Performance Bonds and Liability Establishment: Gembira Ltd v Amtrust Europe Ltd [2024] IEHC 188

Date: Apr 6, 2024

Clarification on Conditional Performance Bonds and Liability Establishment Gembira Ltd v Amtrust Europe Ltd [2024] IEHC 188 Introduction The case of Gembira Ltd v Amtrust Europe Ltd ([2024] IEHC 188)...

Enforcement of Unconditional Payment Obligations Amidst Best Endeavours Clauses: Beaton v Beaton [2024] ScotCS CSOH_41

Date: Apr 6, 2024

Enforcement of Unconditional Payment Obligations Amidst Best Endeavours Clauses Introduction In the case of Alasdair Beaton and Another against Linda Beaton ([2024] ScotCS CSOH_41), the Scottish...

Weighting Child's Autonomy in International Custody Disputes: TS v S [2024] CSOH 40

Date: Apr 5, 2024

Weighting Child's Autonomy in International Custody Disputes: TS v S [2024] CSOH 40 Introduction The case of TS v S [2024] CSOH 40 addresses critical issues surrounding international child custody...

Equal Apportionment of Liability in Cycling Collision under the Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945

Date: Apr 4, 2024

Equal Apportionment of Liability in Cycling Collision under the Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945 Introduction The case of Nigel Dick against Joseph Merrick ([2024] ScotCS CSOH_39)...

Clarifying the Application of Policy CTY8 on Ribbon Development: Duff [2024] NICA 42

Date: Apr 4, 2024

Clarifying the Application of Policy CTY8 on Ribbon Development: Duff [2024] NICA 42 Introduction Duff, Application for Judicial Review ([2024] NICA 42) is a landmark judgment by the Court of Appeal...

Clarifying the 'Hybrid Case' Threshold in Undue Influence: One Savings Bank PLC v Waller-Edwards (2024)

Date: Mar 29, 2024

Clarifying the 'Hybrid Case' Threshold in Undue Influence: One Savings Bank PLC v Waller-Edwards (2024) 1. Introduction The case of One Savings Bank PLC v Waller-Edwards (Rev1) ([2024] EWCA Civ 302)...

Revising Eligibility Criteria in Social Welfare: Insights from LA v Chief Appeals Officer & Ors ([2024] IEHC 187)

Date: Mar 29, 2024

Revising Eligibility Criteria in Social Welfare: Insights from LA v Chief Appeals Officer & Ors ([2024] IEHC 187) Introduction The case of LA v Chief Appeals Officer & Ors ([2024] IEHC 187)...

Discharge of Periodic Maintenance Orders upon Material Change of Circumstances: Analysis of RJ v EK [2024] IEHC 185

Date: Mar 29, 2024

Discharge of Periodic Maintenance Orders upon Material Change of Circumstances: Analysis of RJ v EK (Approved) [2024] IEHC 185 Introduction The case of R.J. v E.K. (Approved) [2024] IEHC 185 presents...

Best Interests of the Child Prevail: Comprehensive Custody Decision in Domestic Abuse Case

Date: Mar 29, 2024

Best Interests of the Child Prevail: Comprehensive Custody Decision in Domestic Abuse Case Introduction The case of M against A ([2024] CSOH 38) adjudicated by the Scottish Court of Session on March...

Victim Credibility and Fresh Evidence in Criminal Appeals: Insights from Davenport [2024] EWCA Crim 1084

Date: Mar 28, 2024

Victim Credibility and Fresh Evidence in Criminal Appeals: Insights from Davenport [2024] EWCA Crim 1084 Introduction The case of Davenport, R. ([2024] EWCA Crim 1084) presents a pivotal examination...