Horne v. Freeney [1982] IEHC 20 (7 July 1982)

The court held that the applicant was entitled to specific performance as the contract was valid and enforceable.

Citation: [1982] IEHC 20
Parties: Applicant: Horne; Respondent: Freeney
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 07 July 1982
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: specific performance granted
Legal Topics: Specific Performance

Contract Specific Performance

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Parties

Horne

Applicant

Freeney

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant is entitled to specific performance of a contract

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the applicant was entitled to specific performance as the contract was valid and enforceable.

Court Disposition

specific performance granted

Orders

Respondent ordered to perform the contract as agreed