Conroy v. Murphy [1999] IESC 31 (26th February, 1999)

Conroy v. Murphy [1999] IESC 31 (26th February, 1999)

Dr. Forde is entitled to his full costs as his side prevailed and the matter is straightforward; the court generally does not interfere with the High Court judge's discretion on costs.

Citation
[1999] IESC 31
Parties
Applicant: Dr. Forde; Respondent: The State
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Procedural Posture
Case Stated / Appeal
Outcome
applicant awarded full costs
Legal Topics
Costs, Discretion of Court
Civil Procedure Costs Discretion of Court

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Parties

Dr. Forde

Applicant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Case Stated / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Entitlement to costs in an academic case stated
  2. 2 Discretion of High Court judge in awarding costs

Ratio Decidendi

Dr. Forde is entitled to his full costs as his side prevailed and the matter is straightforward; the court generally does not interfere with the High Court judge's discretion on costs.

Court Disposition

applicant awarded full costs

Orders

  • Dr. Forde to receive full costs