Dublin County Council v. Loughran [1983] IEHC 37 (18 May 1983)

Dublin County Council v. Loughran [1983] IEHC 37 (18 May 1983)

The court held that Dublin County Council complied with statutory requirements and acted within its powers in acquiring the property.

Citation
[1983] IEHC 37
Parties
Applicant: Dublin County Council; Respondent: Loughran
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
18 May 1983
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Compulsory Purchase, Land Acquisition
Local Government Property Law Compulsory Purchase Land Acquisition

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Parties

Dublin County Council

Applicant

Loughran

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Dublin County Council lawfully exercised powers of compulsory purchase against Loughran's property

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that Dublin County Council complied with statutory requirements and acted within its powers in acquiring the property.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Dublin County Council's compulsory purchase order is upheld