Higgins -v- Nolan [2012] IEHC 60 (13 February 2012)

Higgins -v- Nolan [2012] IEHC 60 (13 February 2012)

There was no evidence of misconduct by the respondent solicitor; all estate monies were properly disclosed and transferred; the respondent acted professionally and within her rights; the appeal was dismissed both for being out of time and lacking merit.

Citation
[2012] IEHC 60
Parties
Appellant: Thomas Higgins; Respondent Solicitor: Alana Nolan
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
13 February 2012
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Solicitor Misconduct, Administration of Estates, Appeal Procedure
Professional Discipline Probate Solicitor Misconduct Administration of Estates Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Thomas Higgins

Appellant

Alana Nolan

Respondent Solicitor

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent solicitor engaged in misconduct in the administration of the estate of John Higgins
  2. 2 Whether the appeal was lodged within the statutory time limit

Ratio Decidendi

There was no evidence of misconduct by the respondent solicitor; all estate monies were properly disclosed and transferred; the respondent acted professionally and within her rights; the appeal was dismissed both for being out of time and lacking merit.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • costs awarded to respondent solicitor