David Swinburne v Eric Geary & Anor [2013] IEHC 412 (19 August 2013)

David Swinburne v Eric Geary & Anor [2013] IEHC 412 (19 August 2013)

The receiver is entitled to interlocutory injunctions as the mortgage deed is valid, damages are not an adequate remedy for the receiver, and the balance of convenience favours the receiver due to defendants' lack of evidence and acknowledgment of indebtedness.

Citation
[2013] IEHC 412
Parties
Plaintiff: David Swinburne; Defendant: Eric Geary; Defendant: Anita Geary
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
19 August 2013
Procedural Posture
Interlocutory Application / Application for Interlocutory Injunction
Outcome
interlocutory injunction granted
Legal Topics
Receiver's Rights, Trespass, Interlocutory Injunction, Adequacy of Damages, Balance of Convenience

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Parties

David Swinburne

Plaintiff

Eric Geary

Defendant

Anita Geary

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Interlocutory Application / Application for Interlocutory Injunction

  1. 1 Whether the receiver is entitled to interlocutory injunctions preventing trespass by defendants
  2. 2 Whether the mortgage deed is valid and enforceable
  3. 3 Whether damages are an adequate remedy for the receiver

Ratio Decidendi

The receiver is entitled to interlocutory injunctions as the mortgage deed is valid, damages are not an adequate remedy for the receiver, and the balance of convenience favours the receiver due to defendants' lack of evidence and acknowledgment of indebtedness.

Court Disposition

interlocutory injunction granted

Orders

  • Interlocutory injunctions granted in terms sought in paragraphs 1 to 5 of the Notice of Motion