Searson -v- Ireland [2016] IESC 23 (11 May 2016)

Searson -v- Ireland [2016] IESC 23 (11 May 2016)

The Supreme Court dismissed the motion because the appellant failed to comply with procedural requirements to prosecute his appeal, resulting in the court lacking jurisdiction to reinstate the appeal or make any further orders, including reference to the European Court of Justice or remitting the matter to the High Court.

Citation
[2016] IESC 23
Parties
Plaintiff/appellant: John M. Searson; Defendant/respondent: Ireland
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
11 May 2016
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Motion to Reinstate Appeal and Seek Further Orders
Outcome
Motion dismissed
Legal Topics
Reinstatement of Appeal, Jurisdiction, Reference to European Court of Justice, Abuse of Process
Civil Procedure Reinstatement of Appeal Jurisdiction Reference to European Court of Justice Abuse of Process

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Parties

John M. Searson

Plaintiff/appellant

Ireland

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Motion to Reinstate Appeal and Seek Further Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appeal should be reinstated after being struck out for failure to prosecute
  2. 2 Whether the Supreme Court has jurisdiction to refer matters to the European Court of Justice in the absence of a live appeal
  3. 3 Whether there is any basis to remit the matter to the High Court or to refer the case file to law enforcement

Ratio Decidendi

The Supreme Court dismissed the motion because the appellant failed to comply with procedural requirements to prosecute his appeal, resulting in the court lacking jurisdiction to reinstate the appeal or make any further orders, including reference to the European Court of Justice or remitting the matter to the High Court.

Court Disposition

Motion dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal not reinstated
  • No reference to the European Court of Justice