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Estoppel

Estoppel

There are two species of so-called equitable estoppel, namely promissory estoppel and proprietary estoppel. Both involve a representation made by words or conduct on which a third-party relies and acts to his detriment. The person who makes the representation is not permitted to later act

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Professional Negligence in Ireland

Professional Negligence in Ireland

Introduction

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Irish Court of Appeal Outlines Importance of “Litigation Holds” for Discovery

Irish Court of Appeal Outlines Importance of “Litigation Holds” for Discovery

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that a party to civil proceedings in this jurisdiction must take reasonable steps to preserve relevant documents, clarifying whether and in what circumstances a party should implement (and a party’s solicitors might be obliged to advise) a so-called “litigation

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O’Byrne Letter in Ireland

O’Byrne Letter in Ireland

What is an O’Byrne Letter?

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Shocking: Parental alienation – the stark reality of poisonous parents

Shocking: Parental alienation – the stark reality of poisonous parents

The issue of parental alienation has been gaining public awareness for a number of years as more and more cases come before the courts.

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Start Mortgages DAC v Cussen & Anor (Approved) [2021] IEHC 531

Start Mortgages DAC v Cussen & Anor (Approved) [2021] IEHC 531

THE HIGH COURT [2021] IEHC 531 [2018 No. 172 CA] BETWEEN START MORTGAGES DAC                                                                                                             PLAINTIFF – AND – CHRISTOPHER CUSSEN AND ELIZABETH CUSSEN                                                                          

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The compatibility of Irish rules on champerty and maintenance with the EU damages directive

The compatibility of Irish rules on champerty and maintenance with the EU damages directive

On 17 February 2017, EU Directive 2014/104 (the “Directive”) was transposed into Irish law by the European Union (Actions for Damages for Infringements of Competition Law) Regulations 2017 (the “Implementation Act”). As widely acknowledged, the implementation of the Directive aims to facilitate the enforcement

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What are the legal options after a farm injury?

What are the legal options after a farm injury?

Those who work on farms are eight times more likely to be killed as a result of an on-farm accident.

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Debt Collection: Recovery in Ireland & Northern Ireland

Debt Collection: Recovery in Ireland & Northern Ireland

How does the debt recovery process work in Ireland. What to do when someone owes you money.

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Chopped: New Guidelines Slash Irish General Damages

Chopped: New Guidelines Slash Irish General Damages

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