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Contracts and the rights of third parties – new developments in Ireland
Introduced as a private members’ bill, the introduction of the Law Reform (Contracts) Bill 2024 to Ireland’s Oirechtas in March 2024 is a step towards aligning Irish contract law with evolving jurisprudence around the enforceability of third-party rights in contracts. How will it work? That a benefit may be conferred on and enforced by a […]
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Court of Appeal: ‘Putative’ law of contract is correct law where ostensible authority and ratification are concerned
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by two Saudi Arabian companies concerning the law to be applied to questions of apparent or ostensible authority in international agreements.
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Navigating the Complexities of Accord and Satisfaction in Contractual Agreements: Lessons from Recent Case Law
It is generally clear whether these elements of offer, acceptance, intention to create an enforceable agreement and consideration (being money or something of value) are present or not. However, issues do arise where it is alleged that an agreement was reached between parties to take a lesser sum than may have been due or where […]
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Construction disputes in Ireland
Mediation, conciliation, arbitration and litigation are the most common methods of construction dispute resolution in Ireland.
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Car Insurance / Motor Insurance
Mandatory Insurance
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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
Introduction
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