Legal News (Litigation & Dispute Resolution)

The Commercial Court has delivered its judgment in four test cases taken by publicans against FBD Insurance plc.

As 2020 draws to a close, I would like to thank you on behalf of all at Hayes solicitors for your continued support throughout the year. 

Civil proceedings are often determined by the Judge’s view of the expert evidence put before the Court.

Following a recent judgment of the Court of Appeal emphasising the need for regard to the Book of Quantum in assessing personal injuries awards, the Court of Appeal has once more reduced the sum of damages awarded to a plaintiff on a similar basis.

This practice note was published in association with Practical Law, Thomson Reuters online legal know how service. It provides an overview of limitation periods under the Statute of Limitations 1957 in Ireland.

The Court of Appeal has delivered a recent judgment in McKeown v Crosby in which it reduced the level of damages awarded to the plaintiff in a personal injuries case on the basis of policy concerns and emphasised the need for regard to the Book of Quantum.