Fitzpatrick -v- Byrne & ors [2016] IEHC 284 (30 May 2016)

Fitzpatrick -v- Byrne & ors [2016] IEHC 284 (30 May 2016)

The express wording of Order 3, rule 19 precludes the use of special summons to obtain solicitor's files when plenary proceedings are pending; plaintiff must seek access through those proceedings.

Citation
[2016] IEHC 284
Parties
Plaintiff: Anthony J. Fitzpatrick; Defendant: Daniel J. Byrne; Defendant: Tara Byrne; Defendant: Daniel J. Byrne Solicitors
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
30 May 2016
Procedural Posture
Special Summons / Judgment
Outcome
relief refused
Legal Topics
Solicitor Client Files, Summary Summons, Rules of the Superior Courts, Access to Documents
Civil Procedure Solicitor Client Files Summary Summons Rules of the Superior Courts Access to Documents

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Parties

Anthony J. Fitzpatrick

Plaintiff

Daniel J. Byrne

Defendant

Tara Byrne

Defendant

Daniel J. Byrne Solicitors

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Special Summons / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a client can obtain solicitor's files by special summons under Order 3, rule 19 when plenary proceedings are pending

Ratio Decidendi

The express wording of Order 3, rule 19 precludes the use of special summons to obtain solicitor's files when plenary proceedings are pending; plaintiff must seek access through those proceedings.

Court Disposition

relief refused

Orders

  • Plaintiff not entitled to bring special summons to seek access to solicitor's files; application dismissed.