Phelan v. Goodman [2000] IEHC 159 (24th January, 2000)

Phelan v. Goodman [2000] IEHC 159 (24th January, 2000)

The evidence was insufficient to establish that relevant documents were or had been in Mr Goodman’s possession but not discovered. The sworn statements of Mr Goodman were not shown to be incorrect or misleading, and the High Court was justified in refusing further and better discovery. The privilege claims were adequately addressed and reviewed by the trial judge.

Citation
[2000] IEHC 159
Parties
Plaintiff/appellant: Paschal Phelan; First Defendant/respondent: Laurence Goodman; Second Defendant/respondent: Zacharia El Taher
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Appeal From High Court Order Refusing Further and Better Discovery
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Discovery, Privilege, Conspiracy, Fraud, Shareholder Disputes
Civil Procedure Commercial Law Discovery Privilege Conspiracy Fraud Shareholder Disputes

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Parties

Paschal Phelan

Plaintiff/appellant

Laurence Goodman

First Defendant/respondent

Zacharia El Taher

Second Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Appeal From High Court Order Refusing Further and Better Discovery

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the High Court erred in refusing further and better discovery against the first defendant
  2. 2 Whether the High Court erred in accepting the correctness and accuracy of affidavits relating to claims of privilege

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence was insufficient to establish that relevant documents were or had been in Mr Goodman’s possession but not discovered. The sworn statements of Mr Goodman were not shown to be incorrect or misleading, and the High Court was justified in refusing further and better discovery. The privilege claims were adequately addressed and reviewed by the trial judge.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed; order of the High Court refusing further and better discovery affirmed.