Quinn & anor -v- The Property Registration Authority [2016] IEHC 212 (11 April 2016)

Quinn & anor -v- The Property Registration Authority [2016] IEHC 212 (11 April 2016)

There are no special circumstances within the meaning of para. 9, r. 159 of the Land Registration Rules 2012 to justify permitting the applicants to inspect or obtain a copy of the instrument filed in the Registry. The applicants have alternative means to seek the document in their ongoing litigation against AIB.

Citation
[2016] IEHC 212
Parties
Applicant: Michael Quinn; Applicant: Brigid Quinn; Respondent: The Property Registration Authority; Notice Party: Johnny Hoey; Notice Party: Brigid Hoey
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
11 April 2016
Procedural Posture
Appeal Under S. 19 Registration of Title Act 1964 / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Inspection of Land Registry Documents, Special Circumstances Under Land Registration Rules, Standing to Seek Inspection
Property Law Land Registration Inspection of Land Registry Documents Special Circumstances Under Land Registration Rules Standing to Seek Inspection

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Parties

Michael Quinn

Applicant

Brigid Quinn

Applicant

The Property Registration Authority

Respondent

Johnny Hoey

Notice Party

Brigid Hoey

Notice Party

Procedural Posture

Appeal Under S. 19 Registration of Title Act 1964 / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicants are entitled to inspect or obtain a copy of Instrument No. D2012LR085263D filed in the Land Registry under r. 159 of the Land Registration Rules 2012
  2. 2 Whether special circumstances exist under para. 9, r. 159 of the Land Registration Rules 2012 to permit inspection or copying

Ratio Decidendi

There are no special circumstances within the meaning of para. 9, r. 159 of the Land Registration Rules 2012 to justify permitting the applicants to inspect or obtain a copy of the instrument filed in the Registry. The applicants have alternative means to seek the document in their ongoing litigation against AIB.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal under s. 19 Registration of Title Act 1964 is dismissed.