Category: District Court
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The ‘Dubai Two’ women will challenge constitutionality of enforced quarantine law in Ireland
The two women- ‘the Dubai Two’-who fell foul of the quarantine laws in Ireland on their return from Dubai are to proceed with their constitutional challenge to the legal regime of enforced quarantine in a hotel for 12 days. It is widely reported that the women had gone to Dubai for breast enhancement surgery but…
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Evidence in Civil Legal Actions-What You Need to Know
Evidence comprises facts in issue which are relevant and admissible in a Court or tribunal which tend to strengthen or weakens a party’s ability to discharge his burden of proof. The standard of proof in a civil case is on the balance of probability; in a criminal case it is beyond all reasonable doubt. Types…
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Execution and Enforcement of Judgments in the District Court
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…
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Service of Documents in Civil Proceedings in the District Court
The service of your documents in the correct way is an important part of a successful outcome to your legal proceedings. Service on a person There are two ways of serving documents on a person: registered post or personal service. A document in civil proceedings may be served by sending a copy of the document…
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Debt Claims in the District Court-How to Obtain Judgment in Default
Do you need to pursue a debt in the District Court? Are you being pursued for a debt? Confused about what’s involved in obtaining a judgment where the debtor just ignores the Claim Notice and does not enter an Appearance or Defence? Let’s take a look at what happens then. If a respondent who has…