Coffey v. Hebron Homes Ltd & Ors [1984] IEHC 16 (27 July 1984)

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

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Parties

Coffey

Applicant

Hebron Homes Ltd

Respondent

Others

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the contract with the applicant
  2. 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