James Stewart Ltd. v. Callaghan [1982] IESC 7 (28 July 1982)

James Stewart Ltd. v. Callaghan [1982] IESC 7 (28 July 1982)

The Supreme Court held that the respondent breached the contract and the applicant is entitled to damages.

Citation
[1982] IESC 7
Parties
Applicant: James Stewart Ltd.; Respondent: Callaghan
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
28 July 1982
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Damages

Case Brief

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Parties

James Stewart Ltd.

Applicant

Callaghan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the contract with the applicant
  2. 2 Whether the applicant is entitled to damages for breach

Ratio Decidendi

The Supreme Court held that the respondent breached the contract and the applicant is entitled to damages.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Respondent to pay damages to applicant