Weir v. Dun Laoghaire Corp [1982] IESC 9 (20 December 1982)

Weir v. Dun Laoghaire Corp [1982] IESC 9 (20 December 1982)

The Supreme Court held that Dun Laoghaire Corporation was not liable in tort as the appellant failed to establish negligence or breach of statutory duty by the Corporation.

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Citation
[1982] IESC 9
Parties
Appellant: Weir; Respondent: Dun Laoghaire Corporation
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
20 December 1982
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Liability of Local Authorities, Public Nuisance
Tort Law Local Government Law Liability of Local Authorities Public Nuisance

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Parties

Weir

Appellant

Dun Laoghaire Corporation

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Dun Laoghaire Corporation was liable in tort for alleged nuisance or negligence affecting the appellant

Ratio Decidendi

The Supreme Court held that Dun Laoghaire Corporation was not liable in tort as the appellant failed to establish negligence or breach of statutory duty by the Corporation.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • No order as to costs