Curling v. Walsh [1987] IEHC 35 (23 October 1987)

Curling v. Walsh [1987] IEHC 35 (23 October 1987)

The court found that the defendant's statements did not amount to a warranty or representation. Therefore, the principle of caveat emptor applied, and the plaintiff's action failed.

Citation
[1987] IEHC 35
Parties
Plaintiff: Norah Curling; Defendant: Patrick Walsh
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
23 October 1987
Procedural Posture
Civil / High Court Judgment
Outcome
Plaintiff's claim dismissed; counterclaim dismissed
Legal Topics
Implied Warranty, Misrepresentation, Caveat Emptor, Sale of Property
Contract Law Property Law Implied Warranty Misrepresentation Caveat Emptor Sale of Property

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Parties

Norah Curling

Plaintiff

Patrick Walsh

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was an express or implied warranty as to the condition of the premises
  2. 2 Whether the defendant made a misrepresentation regarding the state of the premises
  3. 3 Whether the principle of caveat emptor applies

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the defendant's statements did not amount to a warranty or representation. Therefore, the principle of caveat emptor applied, and the plaintiff's action failed.

Court Disposition

Plaintiff's claim dismissed; counterclaim dismissed