McC. v. McC. [1984] IESC 1; [1986] ILRM 1 (29th March, 1984)

McC. v. McC. [1984] IESC 1; [1986] ILRM 1 (29th March, 1984)

The wife's financial contribution was used exclusively for furniture and fittings, not for the purchase of the house; therefore, she is not entitled to a share in the house but only in the furniture and fittings.

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Citation
[1984] IESC 1
Parties
Plaintiff: Doreen McC.; Defendant: Michael McC.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Procedural Posture
Civil / Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Matrimonial Property, Constructive Trust, Beneficial Interest
Family Law Property Law Matrimonial Property Constructive Trust Beneficial Interest

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Parties

Doreen McC.

Plaintiff

Michael McC.

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the wife is entitled to a share in the family home in Cork based on her financial contribution

Ratio Decidendi

The wife's financial contribution was used exclusively for furniture and fittings, not for the purchase of the house; therefore, she is not entitled to a share in the house but only in the furniture and fittings.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The wife is entitled to a one-third share in the furniture and fittings (including carpets) in the Cork home.