Dundalk AFC Interim Co. Ltd. v. FAI National League [2000] IEHC 57; [2001] 1 IR 434 (2nd May, 2000)

Dundalk AFC Interim Co. Ltd. v. FAI National League [2000] IEHC 57; [2001] 1 IR 434 (2nd May, 2000)

Mr. Carter was properly registered as Mr. Byrne was authorized to sign the registration form on his behalf and the signature was properly witnessed; thus, Kilkenny committed no breach and points could not be deducted.

Citation
[2001] 1 IR 434
Parties
Plaintiff: Dundalk; First Defendant: Eircom League; Second Defendant: Kilkenny City Football Club Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Plaintiff's claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Player Registration, Arbitration, Contractual Interpretation, Sports Disciplinary Procedures
Sports Law Contract Law Player Registration Arbitration Contractual Interpretation Sports Disciplinary Procedures

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Parties

Dundalk

Plaintiff

Eircom League

First Defendant

Kilkenny City Football Club Limited

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr. Fran Carter was properly registered to play for Kilkenny under league rules
  2. 2 Whether Kilkenny was entitled to retain three points or should forfeit them for fielding an unregistered player
  3. 3 Whether the arbitration decision to replay the match was valid under league rules

Ratio Decidendi

Mr. Carter was properly registered as Mr. Byrne was authorized to sign the registration form on his behalf and the signature was properly witnessed; thus, Kilkenny committed no breach and points could not be deducted.

Court Disposition

Plaintiff's claim dismissed