Fitzpatrick v. Silver Swan & Ors [1986] IEHC 34 (6 September 1986)

Fitzpatrick v. Silver Swan & Ors [1986] IEHC 34 (6 September 1986)

The court found that the respondent breached the contract and awarded damages to the applicant based on the loss suffered.

Citation
[1986] IEHC 34
Parties
Applicant: Fitzpatrick; Respondent: Silver Swan & Ors
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
06 September 1986
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
judgment for applicant
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Damages
Contract Law Breach of Contract Damages

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Parties

Fitzpatrick

Applicant

Silver Swan & Ors

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached contractual obligations
  2. 2 Assessment of damages for breach

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the respondent breached the contract and awarded damages to the applicant based on the loss suffered.

Court Disposition

judgment for applicant

Orders

  • Respondent to pay damages to applicant