Certain rules of the Superior Courts-in particular the rules concerning judgment in default in the High Court-are to change from 13th November 2021. The principal changes brought about are that judgment be entered in a motion for judgment in default of defence or default of statement of claim except where justice requires an extension of … Read more
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
A secondary school student has had his High Court legal action thrown out by the Judge. The background is the student was suspended from a secondary school over the allegation that he had sold €20 worth of cannabis in the school. The student admitted using the cannabis which was found in his schoolbag on the … Read more
Are you thinking about commencing High Court legal proceedings? Or perhaps you have been threatened with a High Court legal action against you? Do you want an idea of what’s involved, the various steps? Let’s take a look. The procedural rules for legal proceedings in the High Court are contained in the Rules of the … Read more
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