Selling your house? Use this 15 point checklist to ensure a smooth process

Are you thinking  about selling your house? If so, you will want the process to be buttery smooth. This will ensure less stress and a realisation of whatever plans you have for moving on to your replacement property. The Law Society of Ireland has issued a useful checklist to give you a good indication of … Read more

Definition of ‘consumer’ to be decided by the Supreme Court-important consequences for borrowers defending claims against them

The Supreme Court is to hear an appeal by a couple who have lost their debt claim proceedings in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. The outcome of the Supreme Court hearing could have significant consequences for all borrowers in Ireland. The significant question the Supreme Court will be answering is the meaning … Read more

Problems affecting easements and rights of way solved by Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2021

The Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2021 has come into force from 30th November2021. This is a short but valuable act which sorts out problems which would have arisen regarding rights of way and easements as a consequence of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009. The Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act … Read more

Revenue Commissioners penalised for throwing the kitchen sink at High Court case

Throwing the kitchen sink at a case and putting forward every conceivable argument that crosses your mind can backfire badly when it comes to the issue of costs. The Revenue Commissioners obtained a favourable decision in the case of Byrne v Revenue Commissioners in the High Court. However, they were penalised when it came to … Read more

Warranties and Indemnities-what you need to know

You will encounter warranties and indemnities in the vast majority of contracts you will be involved in, including for the purchase of your first home or car. The main objective of warranties and indemnities is to allocate rise between the parties, usually a vendor and purchaser. The vendor/seller will look to restrict the scope of … Read more