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Terry Gorry

Lay litigant succeeds in having Circuit Court order for repossession quashed by the High Court

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A Wexford woman succeeded in the High Court with an application to set aside a Circuit Court order for possession of the family home. In February 2019 the Circuit Court in Wexford was satisfied that the papers and proofs were in order and granted the order for possession to the lender. Ms Cody claimed that … Read more

The Norwich Pharmacal Order-an Important Weapon Against Online Trolls

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Have you ever been abused online? Repeatedly abuses by an online troll? At some point you may have to consider getting a Norwich Pharmacal Order. A Norwich Pharmacal order is an equitable relief that a Court can grant to force the respondent-for example a social media website platform-to disclose certain information to the applicant. It … Read more

Why High Court Costs Were Awarded Against Gemma O’Doherty and John Waters in Covid-19 Constitutional Challenge

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Gemma O’Doherty and John Waters applied to the High Court for leave by way of judicial review to challenge the constitutionality of certain measures taken by the State to deal with the Covid 19 pandemic. The measures being challenged were legislation and regulations enacted by the Oireachtais. The High Court refused this application in May … Read more