Have you ever heard of a latin phrase, “quantum meruit”? You may be thinking that you have not, and you are none the worse for it, either. However, this archaic latin phrase could become your friend some day if you are involved in a dispute about a contract you are a party to. Let … Read more
Negotiating. Haggling. Some people, like my mother, love negotiating, and have done so all their life. Some people, like my wife, hate haggling. I think people like this feel it is insulting to the other party. But often, the other party expects you to haggle or negotiate, and are ready for it. In fact, they … Read more
Have you obtained a Court judgment but don’t know what to do next? How to execute and enforce a judgment is set out in Order 51 and 51A of the District Court Rules. Judgments remain in full force and effect for twelve years from the date on which they were given or made. However, no … Read more
Have you noticed those annoying website “cookie” notices popping up nearly everywhere on the internet? Well, there is good reason for them. They are a legal requirement in Ireland and Europe and breaches of the law covering data protection-the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 and Statutory Instrument 336 of 2011-can lead to fines of … Read more
Bar room lawyers. Have you come across any recently? I have, as they have sprung up in abundance in the last few years as people looked for simple, effective solutions to the problem of not being able to repay loans. The ‘high stool solicitors’ that I have heard put forward the argument that because there … Read more