The legal system in Ireland is comprised of four jurisdictions: The Supreme Court The High Court The Circuit Court The District Court. Supreme Court The Supreme Court is principally a court of appeal as it hears appeals from the High Court against judgments and orders. High Court The High Court can hear virtually all actions, … Read more
The methods of dispute resolution fall into two broad categories: Final determination procedures Preliminary determination procedures. Final determination procedures include Litigation Arbitration Expert determination. Preliminary determination procedures include Mediation Conciliation Mini-trial Med-arb Dispute boards. This piece will look at arbitration and mediation as alternative dispute procedures and why you might consider using them to resolve … Read more
If you have suffered a personal injury, the question of “negligence” is an important one. This piece will explain what negligence is. Legal actions in Ireland, such as medical negligence or personal injuries actions, are pursued on the basis of negligence which is a tort (a civil wrong). There are four elements to the tort … Read more
Civil litigation cases in Ireland can be finalized in a number of different ways. Remedies open to the Courts include Rescission of a contract An order for specific performance An injunction An order for rectification A declaration Damages. The most common remedy sought is damages. Damages are monetary compensation for a wrong suffered in a … Read more
A fatal injury action is a legal action taken where a person dies as a result of the wrongful act of another. Only one action may be taken against the wrongdoer and it must be taken on behalf of all of the deceased’s dependents. Only the deceased’s personal representative is entitled to bring this action … Read more