McK v S.G [2006] IEHC 447 (31 July 2006)

McK v S.G [2006] IEHC 447 (31 July 2006)

The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that the monies in question constituted directly or indirectly the proceeds of crime, and rejected all of the defendant's submissions regarding statute of limitations, laches, res judicata, and solicitor's lien.

Citation
[2006] IEHC 447
Parties
Plaintiff: F. J. McK.; Defendant: S. G.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
31 July 2006
Procedural Posture
Application Under Proceeds of Crime Act 1996 / Judgment on Application for Order Under Section 3
Outcome
order granted for plaintiff, defendant's counterclaim dismissed
Legal Topics
Proceeds of Crime, Statute of Limitations, Laches, Res Judicata, Solicitor's Lien
Criminal Law Civil Forfeiture Proceeds of Crime Statute of Limitations Laches Res Judicata Solicitor's Lien

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Parties

F. J. McK.

Plaintiff

S. G.

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application Under Proceeds of Crime Act 1996 / Judgment on Application for Order Under Section 3

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether monies found constitute proceeds of crime
  2. 2 whether proceedings are statute barred
  3. 3 whether plaintiff is guilty of laches or delay

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that the monies in question constituted directly or indirectly the proceeds of crime, and rejected all of the defendant's submissions regarding statute of limitations, laches, res judicata, and solicitor's lien.

Court Disposition

order granted for plaintiff, defendant's counterclaim dismissed

Orders

  • interlocutory order under section 3 of Proceeds of Crime Act 1996 granted
  • defendant's counterclaim dismissed