Carron v. McMahon & Ors [1990] IESC 10 (6 April 1990)

Carron v. McMahon & Ors [1990] IESC 10 (6 April 1990)

The Supreme Court held that the election was conducted lawfully and in accordance with constitutional requirements, and the applicant was not denied a fair process.

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Citation
[1990] IESC 10
Parties
Applicant: Carron; Respondent: McMahon & Ors
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
06 April 1990
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Judicial Review, Electoral Law
Constitutional Law Judicial Review Electoral Law

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Parties

Carron

Applicant

McMahon & Ors

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conduct of the election was lawful under the Constitution
  2. 2 Whether the applicant was denied a fair electoral process

Ratio Decidendi

The Supreme Court held that the election was conducted lawfully and in accordance with constitutional requirements, and the applicant was not denied a fair process.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No relief granted to applicant