O'Donnell & Anor -v- O'Brien [2011] IEHC 21 (21 January 2011)

O'Donnell & Anor -v- O'Brien [2011] IEHC 21 (21 January 2011)

There were two separate contracts, not a single exchange contract. The sale of 28 Clontarf Road was completed and the plaintiffs became the legal and beneficial owners. The defendant received good title to 3 Glenbrian Hall, albeit after delays. The defendant's re-entry into 28 Clontarf Road was an act of trespass. The plaintiffs are entitled to a perpetual injunction restraining the defendant from entering the property. The defendant's counterclaim is dismissed.

Citation
[2011] IEHC 21
Parties
Plaintiff: Patrick O’Donnell; Plaintiff: Martin Walsh; Defendant: Janice O’Brien
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
21 January 2011
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
Plaintiffs succeed; defendant's counterclaim dismissed.
Legal Topics
Conveyancing, Injunctions, Breach of Contract, Title to Land, Specific Performance
Property Law Contract Law Conveyancing Injunctions Breach of Contract Title to Land Specific Performance

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Parties

Patrick O’Donnell

Plaintiff

Martin Walsh

Plaintiff

Janice O’Brien

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant was entitled to re-enter and occupy 28 Clontarf Road after its sale to the plaintiffs
  2. 2 Whether the arrangement between the parties constituted a single exchange contract or two separate contracts
  3. 3 Whether the defendant received good title to 3 Glenbrian Hall

Ratio Decidendi

There were two separate contracts, not a single exchange contract. The sale of 28 Clontarf Road was completed and the plaintiffs became the legal and beneficial owners. The defendant received good title to 3 Glenbrian Hall, albeit after delays. The defendant's re-entry into 28 Clontarf Road was an act of trespass. The plaintiffs are entitled to a perpetual injunction restraining the defendant from entering the property. The defendant's counterclaim is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Plaintiffs succeed; defendant's counterclaim dismissed.

Orders

  • Perpetual injunction restraining the defendant from entering 28 Clontarf Road.
  • Counterclaim dismissed.