Priority Construction Ltd v. Ennis UDC [1984] IEHC 89 (30 July 1984)

Priority Construction Ltd v. Ennis UDC [1984] IEHC 89 (30 July 1984)

The court found that Ennis UDC breached its contractual obligations by failing to honor the tender awarded to Priority Construction Ltd, entitling the applicant to damages.

Citation
[1984] IEHC 89
Parties
Applicant: Priority Construction Ltd; Respondent: Ennis UDC
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
30 July 1984
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for applicant
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Tender Process, Damages
Contract Law Public Procurement Breach of Contract Tender Process Damages

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Parties

Priority Construction Ltd

Applicant

Ennis UDC

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Ennis UDC breached its contractual obligations to Priority Construction Ltd
  2. 2 Whether Priority Construction Ltd is entitled to damages for breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that Ennis UDC breached its contractual obligations by failing to honor the tender awarded to Priority Construction Ltd, entitling the applicant to damages.

Court Disposition

judgment for applicant

Orders

  • Ennis UDC to pay damages to Priority Construction Ltd