Tag: high court
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High Court Default Applications-Procedural Changes from November 2021
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…
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Bank Debt/Summary Judgment Cases-Lessons from the Supreme Court in Bank of Scotland PLC v Jerry Beades
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…
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Secondary School Student’s High Court Application to Halt Disciplinary Rejected
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…
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Legal Proceedings in the High Court Made Simple-a Step by Step Guide
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…
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Courts in Ireland-Where to Pursue Your Legal Action
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,…