Northern Bank Ltd t/a Danske Bank -v- Quinn [2016] IECA 96 (18 March 2016)

Northern Bank Ltd t/a Danske Bank -v- Quinn [2016] IECA 96 (18 March 2016)

The defendants failed to demonstrate an arguable defence to the bank’s claim on foot of the guarantee; all grounds raised were rejected as lacking legal merit or factual basis. The High Court was correct to grant summary judgment and refuse cross-examination and further discovery.

Citation
[2016] IECA 96
Parties
Plaintiff/respondent: Northern Bank Limited t/a Danske Bank; Defendant/appellant: Michael Quinn; Defendant/appellant: Brigid Quinn
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
18 March 2016
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Summary Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; High Court summary judgment affirmed.
Legal Topics
Guarantee Enforcement, Summary Judgment, Jurisdiction, Consideration, Statute of Limitations, Independent Legal Advice
Contract Law Banking Law Guarantee Enforcement Summary Judgment Jurisdiction Consideration Statute of Limitations Independent Legal Advice

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Parties

Northern Bank Limited t/a Danske Bank

Plaintiff/respondent

Michael Quinn

Defendant/appellant

Brigid Quinn

Defendant/appellant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Summary Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether summary judgment was properly granted against the defendants on foot of a guarantee
  2. 2 Whether the proceedings were instituted in the correct jurisdiction
  3. 3 Whether there was privity of contract and consideration for the guarantee

Ratio Decidendi

The defendants failed to demonstrate an arguable defence to the bank’s claim on foot of the guarantee; all grounds raised were rejected as lacking legal merit or factual basis. The High Court was correct to grant summary judgment and refuse cross-examination and further discovery.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; High Court summary judgment affirmed.

Orders

  • Summary judgment in favour of plaintiff for STG£500,000 plus interest from 3rd December 2012
  • Defendants’ appeal dismissed