O'Fiachain v. Kiernan & Ors [1985] IEHC 57 (11 January 1985)

O'Fiachain v. Kiernan & Ors [1985] IEHC 57 (11 January 1985)

The court found that the published words were defamatory and not justified, awarding damages to the applicant.

Citation
[1985] IEHC 57
Parties
Applicant: O'Fiachain; Respondent: Kiernan & Ors
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
11 January 1985
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
judgment for applicant
Legal Topics
Libel, Damages
Defamation Libel Damages

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Parties

O'Fiachain

Applicant

Kiernan & Ors

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the words published constituted libel
  2. 2 Assessment of damages for defamation

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the published words were defamatory and not justified, awarding damages to the applicant.

Court Disposition

judgment for applicant

Orders

  • Respondent to pay damages to applicant