Legal News (Healthcare Law)

The recent High Court judgment in Murphy v Palmer [2021] IEHC 154 reiterated the onus of proof which a defendant must meet to successfully bring an application to dismiss a plaintiff’s personal injuries claim for providing evidence which is false or misleading.

This recent judgment from the UK Supreme Court considered the difficult question of what compensation is appropriate when another issue, unconnected to any negligent advice, arises.

Hayes solicitors LLP are pleased to announce four new Partners to the firm.

Under the Rules of the Superior Courts, a Summons (the document that initiates legal proceedings) remains in force for a 12-month period from the day it is issuedIf the Summons is not served on the defendant(s) within that 12-month period, it expires and cannot then be validly served.

Hayes solicitors LLP has again been recognised in the latest edition of leading international legal directory The Legal 500.

Given the general rule in Ireland that costs follow the event, the unsuccessful litigant is obliged to pay the costs of the victor as well as their own.