H. A. O'Neill Ltd v. John Sisk & Son Ltd [1984] IESC 9 (26 July 1984)

H. A. O'Neill Ltd v. John Sisk & Son Ltd [1984] IESC 9 (26 July 1984)

The court held that the respondent breached the contract and that the applicant was entitled to damages, subject to proof and quantification.

Citation
[1984] IESC 9
Parties
Applicant: H. A. O'Neill Ltd; Respondent: John Sisk & Son Ltd
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
26 July 1984
Procedural Posture
Civil / Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Construction Contract, Damages, Breach of Contract
Contract Construction Contract Damages Breach of Contract

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Parties

H. A. O'Neill Ltd

Applicant

John Sisk & Son Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the construction contract
  2. 2 Assessment of damages for breach

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the respondent breached the contract and that the applicant was entitled to damages, subject to proof and quantification.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Respondent to pay damages to applicant as assessed