periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Interlocutory Injunctions in Property Disputes: Insights from McLoughlin & Anor v Fennell & Ors [2024] IEHC 178

Date: Mar 22, 2024

Interlocutory Injunctions in Property Disputes: Insights from McLoughlin & Anor v Fennell & Ors [2024] IEHC 178 Introduction The case of McLoughlin & Anor v Fennell & Ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 178...

Establishing the Role of Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: Commentary on [2024] IEHC 177

Date: Mar 22, 2024

Establishing the Role of Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: Commentary on [2024] IEHC 177 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a...

Judicial Review Remains Viable Post-Completion of Development Activities: Coastal Concern Alliance v Minister for Housing Local Government & Heritage [2024] IEHC 139

Date: Mar 22, 2024

Judicial Review Remains Viable Post-Completion of Development Activities: Coastal Concern Alliance v Minister for Housing Local Government & Heritage [2024] IEHC 139 Introduction The High Court of...

Retention Rights in Commercial Contracts: Insights from Jones vs. Craigton Holdings Ltd [2024] ScotCS CSOH_33

Date: Mar 22, 2024

Retention Rights in Commercial Contracts: Insights from Jones vs. Craigton Holdings Ltd [2024] ScotCS CSOH_33 Introduction The case of Kevan Jones and Susan Jones against Craigton Holdings Limited...

Limitation of Article 13(3) Jurisdiction Post-Brexit: Insights from Morrison v Mapfre Middlesea Insurance PLC and City Sightseeing Malta Ltd [2024] CSOH 34

Date: Mar 22, 2024

Limitation of Article 13(3) Jurisdiction Post-Brexit: Insights from Morrison v Mapfre Middlesea Insurance PLC and City Sightseeing Malta Ltd [2024] CSOH 34 Introduction The case of Simon Morrison v...

LND1 v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Key Legal Principles Established

Date: Mar 22, 2024

LND1 v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Key Legal Principles Established Introduction The case LND1 & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 278) before...

Navigator Equities Ltd & Anor v Deripaska: Upholding Procedural Fairness in Contempt Applications across Jurisdictions

Date: Mar 21, 2024

Navigator Equities Ltd & Anor v Deripaska: Upholding Procedural Fairness in Contempt Applications across Jurisdictions Introduction Navigator Equities Ltd & Anor v Deripaska, [2024] EWCA Civ 268, is...

R v Holdship [2024] EWCA Crim 336: Establishing Guidelines for Sentencing in Aggravated Vehicle Taking Cases

Date: Mar 21, 2024

R v Holdship [2024] EWCA Crim 336: Establishing Guidelines for Sentencing in Aggravated Vehicle Taking Cases Introduction The case of R v Holdship [2024] EWCA Crim 336 adjudicated by the England and...

Clarifying Limitation Periods for Psychiatric Injury Claims: Drouet v Milligan [2024] CSOH 32

Date: Mar 21, 2024

Clarifying Limitation Periods for Psychiatric Injury Claims: Drouet v Milligan [2024] CSOH 32 Introduction The case of Fiona Drouet and others against Angus Milligan ([2024] CSOH 32) adjudicated by...

Reaffirming Summary Judgment Procedures Under the 1957 Statute of Limitations: Insights from Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank UnLtd Co v Moloney [2024] IEHC 165

Date: Mar 21, 2024

Reaffirming Summary Judgment Procedures Under the 1957 Statute of Limitations: Insights from Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank UnLtd Co v Moloney [2024] IEHC 165 Introduction The case of Bank of Ireland...

Moran v Black Star Management Ltd [2024] IEHC 138: Clarifying Remittal Criteria Based on Quantum of Damages

Date: Mar 21, 2024

Moran v Black Star Management Ltd [2024] IEHC 138: Clarifying Remittal Criteria Based on Quantum of Damages Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment in the case of Moran...

Refusal of Judicial Review in Nowak v Courts Service of Ireland: Implications for Appeal Procedures

Date: Mar 21, 2024

Refusal of Judicial Review in Nowak v Courts Service of Ireland: Implications for Appeal Procedures Introduction The case of Nowak v Courts Service of Ireland (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 170) adjudicated...

Expanded Scope of "Container" under the Firearms Act 1968: Analysis of Kyei v. Court of Appeal

Date: Mar 21, 2024

Expanded Scope of "Container" under the Firearms Act 1968: Analysis of Kyei v. Court of Appeal Introduction The case of Kyei, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 341) was heard by the England and Wales Court of...

Security for Costs in Appellate Proceedings: Insights from Moffatt v Hamill [2024] NICA 26

Date: Mar 20, 2024

Security for Costs in Appellate Proceedings: Insights from Moffatt v Hamill [2024] NICA 26 Introduction Moffatt v Hamill [2024] NICA 26 is a significant appellate judgment delivered by the Court of...

Reaffirming Security for Costs and Misuse of Legal Process: Moffatt v Hamill [2024] NICA 40

Date: Mar 20, 2024

Reaffirming Security for Costs and Misuse of Legal Process: Moffatt v Hamill [2024] NICA 40 Introduction Moffatt v Hamill ([2024] NICA 40) is a significant appellate decision delivered by the Court...

Byrne & Ors v Arnold: Upholding Interlocutory Injunctions Amid Equitable Disputes

Date: Mar 20, 2024

Byrne & Ors v Arnold: Upholding Interlocutory Injunctions Amid Equitable Disputes Introduction In the case of Byrne & Ors v Arnold (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 153), the High Court of Ireland addressed...

Protecting Expert Witness Identities in High-Risk International Litigation: BOC Aviation Ltd & Ors v Lloyd's Insurance Company S.A. & Ors

Date: Mar 20, 2024

Protecting Expert Witness Identities in High-Risk International Litigation: BOC Aviation Ltd & Ors v Lloyd's Insurance Company S.A. & Ors Introduction The case of BOC Aviation (Ireland) Ltd & Ors v...

Binding Contract Formation in Maritime Salvage: SMIT Salvage BV v Luster Maritime SA

Date: Mar 20, 2024

Binding Contract Formation in Maritime Salvage: SMIT Salvage BV v Luster Maritime SA Introduction The case of SMIT Salvage BV & Ors v Luster Maritime SA & Anor (MV Ever Given - Salvage Claim) ([2024]...

Hosford v Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection & Ors [2024] IEHC 154: Establishing New Boundaries in Procedural Compliance and Abuse of Process

Date: Mar 20, 2024

Hosford v Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection & Ors [2024] IEHC 154: Establishing New Boundaries in Procedural Compliance and Abuse of Process Introduction Hosford v Minister for...

Lidl v Tesco [2024] EWCA Civ 262: Reaffirming Trade Mark Reputation Protection

Date: Mar 20, 2024

Lidl v Tesco [2024] EWCA Civ 262: Reaffirming Trade Mark Reputation Protection Introduction The case of Lidl Great Britain Ltd & Anor v Tesco Stores Ltd & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 262) represents a...