Harrahill -v- Kane & Anor [2009] IEHC 322 (03 July 2009)

Harrahill -v- Kane & Anor [2009] IEHC 322 (03 July 2009)

The defendants failed to comply with statutory precepts and their solicitor's written withdrawal of the appeals was binding under the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. The assessments are final and conclusive, and the defendants have not demonstrated an arguable defence to the Revenue's claim.

Citation
[2009] IEHC 322
Parties
Plaintiff: Gerard Harrahill; Defendant: Pauraig Kane; Defendant: John Kane
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
03 July 2009
Procedural Posture
Summary Judgment Application in Tax Recovery Proceedings / High Court Judgment on Summary Judgment Application
Outcome
Summary judgment granted for the plaintiff against both defendants.
Legal Topics
Summary Judgment, Value Added Tax (vat), Tax Assessments, Appeals Process, Ostensible Authority of Solicitors
Tax Law Civil Procedure Summary Judgment Value Added Tax (vat) Tax Assessments Appeals Process Ostensible Authority of Solicitors

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Parties

Gerard Harrahill

Plaintiff

Pauraig Kane

Defendant

John Kane

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Summary Judgment Application in Tax Recovery Proceedings / High Court Judgment on Summary Judgment Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendants have an arguable defence to the Revenue's claim for summary judgment for VAT arrears and interest
  2. 2 Whether the withdrawal of tax appeals by the defendants' solicitor was authorised and binding
  3. 3 Whether failure to comply with statutory precepts renders tax assessments final and conclusive

Ratio Decidendi

The defendants failed to comply with statutory precepts and their solicitor's written withdrawal of the appeals was binding under the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. The assessments are final and conclusive, and the defendants have not demonstrated an arguable defence to the Revenue's claim.

Court Disposition

Summary judgment granted for the plaintiff against both defendants.

Orders

  • Judgment for the full amounts claimed against Pauraig Kane (€5,271,004.07) and John Kane (€4,941,997.52).