McLoughlin & Anor v. Guardian Builders Ltd & Ors [1987] IEHC 48 (14 December 1987)

The court found that Guardian Builders Ltd breached the contract by failing to perform as agreed, entitling McLoughlin to damages.

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Citation: [1987] IEHC 48
Parties: Applicant: McLoughlin; Respondent: Guardian Builders Ltd
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 14 December 1987
Procedural Posture: Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome: judgment for applicant
Legal Topics: Construction Dispute, Breach of Contract

Contract Law Construction Dispute Breach of Contract

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Parties

McLoughlin

Applicant

Guardian Builders Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether Guardian Builders Ltd breached contractual obligations to McLoughlin
2 Whether damages are payable for breach

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that Guardian Builders Ltd breached the contract by failing to perform as agreed, entitling McLoughlin to damages.

Court Disposition

judgment for applicant

Orders

Guardian Builders Ltd to pay damages to McLoughlin

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