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
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent breached the contract with the applicant
- 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
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