D. (C.) v. D. (W.) [1997] IEHC 23 (5th February, 1997)

D. (C.) v. D. (W.) [1997] IEHC 23 (5th February, 1997)

Plaintiff made no direct or indirect contribution to the acquisition of the Kilkenny lands prior to the bank's charge, was not in occupation or receipt of rents, and acquiesced in the bank's proceedings; therefore, she has no beneficial interest and no priority over the bank's charge.

Citation
[1997] IEHC 23
Parties
Plaintiff: Mrs. D.; First Named Defendant: W. D.; Second Named Defendant: Barclays Bank Ireland Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Procedural Posture
Special Summons / Final Judgment
Outcome
Plaintiff's claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Beneficial Interest, Married Women's Status Act, Priority of Charges, Acquiescence, Estoppel
Family Law Property Law Beneficial Interest Married Women's Status Act Priority of Charges Acquiescence Estoppel

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Parties

Mrs. D.

Plaintiff

W. D.

First Named Defendant

Barclays Bank Ireland Limited

Second Named Defendant

Procedural Posture

Special Summons / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to a beneficial interest in lands held in her husband's sole name under Section 12 of the Married Women's Status Act, 1957
  2. 2 Whether any such interest has priority over the bank's charge

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff made no direct or indirect contribution to the acquisition of the Kilkenny lands prior to the bank's charge, was not in occupation or receipt of rents, and acquiesced in the bank's proceedings; therefore, she has no beneficial interest and no priority over the bank's charge.

Court Disposition

Plaintiff's claim dismissed