You may have heard of Mr. Jerry Beades, who is a well-known anti eviction activist and businessman. The High Court in 2012 granted a judgment against him in favour of the Bank of Scotland plc in the sum of €9,684,987.04 together with costs. This judgment was in respect of a number of loans Mr. Beades … Read more
In debt collection cases in the High Court evidence of the debt is adduced by affidavit-that is, a sworn statement by the creditor who claims the money is due. This affidavit will set out the facts of the debt, how it arose and will state that in the belief of the deponent there is no … Read more
Did you know that an individual can execute (sign) a deed with his signature alone but a company needs a seal to make a deed? This fact has been the basis of some technical defences put forward by individuals who are being pursued by banks for outstanding loans, in repossession proceedings, for the appointment of … Read more
Are you concerned about interest accumulating on a judgment against you? Or are you a creditor seeking to recover a reasonable amount of interest on money rightfully due and owing to you? When a debtor obtains a judgment against a creditor he may also be entitled to interest on the judgment amount pursuant to section … Read more
There was a large group of photographers outside the entrance to the Four Courts a few weeks ago as I walked out to the WRC in Ballsbridge for an employment hearing. As I walked past the building entrance the targets of their interest strolled down the street to enter the Round Hall and I guessed, … Read more