Civil Procedure in the Circuit Court, fourth edition, provides the practitioner with a comprehensive and definitive analysis of civil practice and procedure in this Court. It provides an extensive commentary of the Circuit Court Rules, referring to reported and unreported decisions of the courts, legislation and practice directions.

The work includes in-depth analysis of the day-to-day activities dealt with by the Circuit Court, and the new edition comprehensively deals with the 2017 changes to the probate jurisdiction of the Circuit Court following the commencement of s.47 of the Civil Liability Act 2004. The new edition has been fully updated to account for legislative changes since the third edition in 2018, and includes all Circuit Court recent forms.

The fifth edition of Delany and McGrath on Civil Procedure provides comprehensive analysis of the main areas of civil practice and procedure in the Superior Courts. It contains in-depth commentary on the key aspects of procedure in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court and refers to relevant case law, primary and secondary legislation and practice directions.

Key Features

• Contains comprehensive analysis of relevant case law, legislation, statutory instruments, and practice directions relating to aspects of civil procedure.
• Includes extensive analysis of various aspects of civil procedure such as the commencement and service of proceedings, pleadings, summary and special summons procedures, the trial of plenary actions, the procedure in personal injury actions and in the Commercial List, and the bringing of appeals to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
• Examines interlocutory applications such as discovery, interrogatories, security for costs, dismissal of proceedings and the addition of third parties.
• Contains in-depth analysis of judicial review applications, the procedure governing proceedings by way of case stated, and the recognition and enforcement of judgments under the Brussels Regulation.
• Incorporates recent changes to the Rules of the Superior Courts, with the amendments effected by SI No. 456 of 2023 to Order 19, rule 28 in relation to the jurisdiction to strike out proceedings being of particular note.

About the Authors

Hilary Biehler is Professor of Public Law at Trinity College, Dublin.

Declan McGrath is a Senior Counsel.

Emily Egan McGrath is a Senior Counsel.

Aoife Beirne is a practising barrister.

Gerard Downey is a practising barrister.

Provides a comprehensive analysis of summary litigation. This easy-to-follow reference tool provides practitioners with in-depth analysis of relevant case law and covers all identifiable hurdles one may meet when litigating on summary summons.

The text covers the technical necessities for special indorsement of claim, motions, and affidavits as well as an examination of the case law which has defined what contents are necessary. In addition there is extensive discussion on the test for summary judgment and what is required for a defendant to be granted leave to defend.

• An easy-to-understand reference that provides an invaluable analysis and interpretation.
• Up to date and including a fulsome analysis of the rules of court, practice directions, case law and procedures involved in litigation on summary summons.
• A step-by-step guide to litigation on summary summons and defending summary summons actions.

This authoritative guide to civil proceedings involving public power in Ireland is an essential resource for legal practitioners. Authored by a serving judge of the European Union General Court and a practising Senior Counsel, it offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field. The book incorporates recent legislative changes, case law developments, and procedural updates, ensuring readers have access to the most current information.

What sets this title apart is its practical focus, written by practitioners for practitioners, offering real-world insights and addressing complex issues such as curial deference and jurisdictional scope. The new chapter on Statutory Applications and Appeals, along with working examples in the annexes, provides valuable guidance on navigating these procedures. Furthermore, the collaborative effort involving numerous legal experts ensure diverse perspectives, while thorough research incorporating insights from various legal sources enhance its reliability. By addressing current debates on judicial independence and damage awards, this book proves itself an indispensable tool for legal professionals dealing with civil proceedings in Ireland.

Provides accessible coverage of the concepts and law at the heart of the discovery and disclosure procedure in Ireland. Some of the topics that receive in-depth coverage include: Criminal Introduction, E-discovery, Extradition, and European Arrest Warrants, Informer Privilege, Proceeds of Crime, Summary Disclosure, Defence Disclosure, Journalistic Sources.

Enforcement of Judgments, 2nd edition is a comprehensive and practical guide for legal practitioners with an enforcement query. It provides coverage of recent decisions and developments in legislation and Rules of Court relating to all important post-judgment remedies including attachment of debts, orders of possession, judgment mortgages, discovery in aid of execution, instalment orders, charging orders, stop orders, the sheriff, orders of delivery and sequestration, attachment and committal and enforcement of ADR awards.

The new edition discusses important recent judgments including ACC Loan Management Ltd v Rickard [2017] IECA 245, [2018] IESCDET 36 and AIB v McGuigan [2018] IEHC 67 (appointment of a receiver by way of equitable execution) and AIB plc v O Reilly [2015] IECA 209 (discovery in aid of execution).

It discusses legislative developments relating to enforcement including the Companies Act 2014, the Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2015 and the Mediation Act 2017, and changes to rates of Courts Act and late payment interest through S.I. Nos 281 and 684 of 2016.

It also helpfully includes coverage of changes to the Rules of the Superior Courts impacting enforcement, including: Rules of the Superior Courts (Order 76) 2014 (S.I. No. 600 of 2014); Rules of the Superior Courts (Bankruptcy) 2016 (S.I. No. 232 of 2016); Rules of the Superior Court (Personal Insolvency) 2015 (S.I. No. 507 of 2015); Circuit Court Rules (Personal Insolvency) 2015 (S.I. No. 506 of 2015); Rules of the Superior Courts (Companies Act) 2015 (S.I. No. 255 of 2015); Circuit Court Rules (Companies Act) 2015 (S.I. No. 471 of 2015); District Court (Companies Act 2014) Rules 2015 (S.I. No. 256 of 2015); Rules of the Superior Courts (Companies Act 2014) (No. 2) 2015 (S.I. No. 616 Of 2015); Rules of the Superior Courts (Mediation) 2018 (S.I. No. 13 of 2018); Circuit Court Rules (Mediation) 2018 (S.I. No. 11 of 2018); and Rules of the Superior Courts (Construction Contracts Act 2013) 2016 (S.I. No. 450 of 2016).

Key features:

• A comprehensive and practical guide for legal practitioners working in the area of enforcement
• Coverage of practice and procedure relating to enforcement in the Superior Courts, the Circuit Court and the District Court
• New chapter on possession
• New chapter on enforcement of ADR awards

This service provides practitioners with the text of the Consolidated Circuit Court Rules, a comprehensive legal resource that outlines the procedural rules and guidelines governing the practice and procedures in the Circuit Courts of Ireland. These rules are essential for ensuring that court proceedings are conducted fairly, consistently, and efficiently. It is updated thrice a year and includes recent updates and amendments to the rules, reflecting changes in legislation. It discusses relevant case law on each order with expert commentary, highlights changes to practice and procedure since 1950 and notes the equivalent rule in the Rules of the Superior Courts. It also contains an index to court forms. The Orders are divided into groups of ten for ease of reference with a separate division containing court forms.

This looseleaf publication, updated twice annually, serves as an indispensable tool for judges, lawyers, and legal professionals, providing clear and authoritative guidance on the procedural aspects of the rules of the District Courts. By consolidating the rules into a single, organised resource, it helps ensure that legal proceedings are conducted efficiently.

Includes the amendments to the District Court's Rules and widely updated forms that have taken place since the last complete Government publication in 1997.

Consolidated Superior Court Rules has long established itself as the key reference source for Irish barristers and solicitors.

The Consolidated Superior Court Rules Cases contains digests to all the cases, under each Order, of the Rules of the Superior Courts, and encompasses every case that has been considered in the Superior Courts. The digest of each case provides the judge's analysis of each Order. A full citation number is also presented under each case which indicates where the full text of the case can be found. Valuable Case Headnotes provide the issues considered in the judgment. This will result in a greater understanding of the complex and far-reaching implications of important cases referred to in that judgment. By expertly compiling and collating all cases where a reference is made to the rule by the judge, under the various Orders, it provides an essential reference that saves time.

Consolidated Superior Court Rules has long established itself as the key reference source for Irish barristers and solicitors.

The Consolidated Superior Court Rules Cases contains digests to all the cases, under each Order, of the Rules of the Superior Courts, and encompasses every case that has been considered in the Superior Courts. The digest of each case provides the judge's analysis of each Order. A full citation number is also presented under each case which indicates where the full text of the case can be found. Valuable Case Headnotes provide the issues considered in the judgment. This will result in a greater understanding of the complex and far-reaching implications of important cases referred to in that judgment. By expertly compiling and collating all cases where a reference is made to the rule by the judge, under the various Orders, it provides an essential reference that saves time.