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 a player for Kilkenny City FC because the registration form was signed by an authorised agent and properly witnessed, satisfying league rules. No offence was committed and points could not be deducted.

Citation
[2000] IEHC 57
Parties
Plaintiff: Dundalk; First Defendant: Eircom League; Second Defendant: Kilkenny City Football Club Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
Plaintiff's claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Player Registration, Arbitration, League Rules, Signature Authority
Sports Law Contract Law Player Registration Arbitration League Rules Signature Authority

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Parties

Dundalk

Plaintiff

Eircom League

First Defendant

Kilkenny City Football Club Limited

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr. Carter was properly registered as a player for Kilkenny City FC under league rules
  2. 2 Whether Kilkenny City FC was entitled to retain three points deducted for alleged breach of registration rules
  3. 3 Whether the arbitration decision to replay the match was valid under league rules

Ratio Decidendi

Mr. Carter was properly registered as a player for Kilkenny City FC because the registration form was signed by an authorised agent and properly witnessed, satisfying league rules. No offence was committed and points could not be deducted.

Court Disposition

Plaintiff's claim dismissed

Orders

  • No points to be deducted from Kilkenny City FC
  • No relief granted to Dundalk