Tag: Small Claims Court
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High Court Clarifies: Personal Injury Claims Excluded from Small Claims Court Jurisdiction
Overview of the Ruling The High Court has ruled on a petition challenging the constitutionality of the Small Claims Court Act. While the petition was dismissed on most grounds, the court partially allowed it, issuing a clarificatory decision on the scope of the Act. The pivotal takeaway: personal injury claims do not fall within the…
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Personal injury claims not under Small Claims Court – Ruling
Overview of the ruling The High Court has issued a decisive ruling regarding the constitutionality and the practical reach of the Small Claims Court Act. While the petition challenging the Act’s constitutionality was dismissed, the court made a pivotal clarification: personal injury claims do not fall within the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court. This…
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High Court Rules Personal Injury Claims Not in Small Claims Court
Overview of the Ruling The High Court has issued a pivotal ruling regarding the scope of the Small Claims Court Act. While upholding most provisions of the Act, the court clarified a crucial boundary: personal injury claims do not fall within the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court. This decision narrows where plaintiffs can seek…
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Tenant Seeks Resolution as Jim Gavin Rent Money Controversy Stalls
Overview of the Case The tenant at the center of a longstanding rent payment dispute involving former Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin remains without a definitive reply as the matter continues to attract public attention. Reports indicate that the tenant reached out directly to Fianna Fáil over the weekend, but as of today there has…