Coffey v. Hebron Homes Ltd & Ors [1984] IEHC 16 (27 July 1984)
The court found that the respondent breached the contract and that specific performance was an appropriate remedy given the inadequacy of damages.
- Citation
- [1984] IEHC 16
- Parties
- Applicant: Coffey; Respondent: Hebron Homes Ltd; Respondent: Others
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 27 July 1984
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- judgment for applicant
- Legal Topics
- Breach of Contract, Specific Performance
Case Brief
Summary, issues, holding and outcome
More case intelligence is available
Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.
Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 1 Party arguments 2
Parties
Coffey
Applicant
Hebron Homes Ltd
Respondent
Others
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent breached the contract with the applicant
- 2 Whether the applicant is entitled to specific performance
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the respondent breached the contract and that specific performance was an appropriate remedy given the inadequacy of damages.
Court Disposition
judgment for applicant
Orders
- Specific performance granted
- Respondent ordered to fulfil contractual obligations
Full Case Text
Judgment text and source record
Sign in to read
Sign in to read the full judgment text
Sign in to read the full judgment text. Downloads and additional research tools may depend on your plan.
Sign in to read the full judgment