McCool -v- Monaghan [2017] IECA 129 (04 May 2017)

McCool -v- Monaghan [2017] IECA 129 (04 May 2017)

There was no evidence of deliberate misconduct or improper behaviour by the respondent solicitor; the confusion regarding the timing of the motion was a mundane occurrence and did not prejudice either party or amount to professional misconduct.

Citation
[2017] IECA 129
Parties
Appellant: Eugene McCool; Respondent: Colin Monaghan
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
04 May 2017
Procedural Posture
Solicitor Disciplinary Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Solicitor Misconduct, Adjournment Procedures, Court Communications
Professional Discipline Legal Profession Solicitor Misconduct Adjournment Procedures Court Communications

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Parties

Eugene McCool

Appellant

Colin Monaghan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Solicitor Disciplinary Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent solicitor engaged in professional misconduct by providing false or misleading information regarding the timing of a court motion
  2. 2 Whether the communications breakdown constituted deliberate wrongdoing

Ratio Decidendi

There was no evidence of deliberate misconduct or improper behaviour by the respondent solicitor; the confusion regarding the timing of the motion was a mundane occurrence and did not prejudice either party or amount to professional misconduct.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed; Tribunal's finding of no misconduct upheld; no order as to costs