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Case No. 2758Civil dispute (neighbourly property/construction claim) · Co. Dublin · 1 Jun 2021

Former Dublin county registrar loses civil dispute with neighbours over building work

Rita Considine, a former Dublin county registrar, had her civil claim dismissed by Judge Jennifer O'Brien in the Dublin Circuit Civil Court after a nine-day hearing over an extension to her neighbours' home. The judge found Considine adopted 'an unnecessarily aggressive, threatening and litigious approach' and ordered costs in favour of the defendants.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatRita Considine is a former Dublin county registrar, currently registrar for Limerick and Clare. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe case involved nine days of hearings with senior counsel on both sides and expert evidence. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatConsidine claimed she entered into an agreement in 2019 not to object to planning permission for the extension. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDamage was noticed to a boundary wall and a meeting was held between representatives of both property owners. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatConsidine claimed the work led to damp in the garage used as a home gym and utility room. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDavid Christie said he could not be exposed to dampness because he had a serious asthmatic illness. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe judge found Considine adopted an unnecessarily aggressive, threatening and litigious approach from the outset. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe judge did not accept that any dampness was caused by the construction work. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe judgment was 119 pages long. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenConsidine brought the case in November 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenConsidine and her husband, solicitor David Christie, moved into their home in 2003. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenDemolition and excavation work began in June 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtAn order for costs was made in favour of the neighbours with a stay in the event of an appeal. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Dec2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Former Dublin county registrar loses court dispute with neighbours over building work at home

    Full judgment reported: claims dismissed, costs ordered in favour of defendants, stay agreed for appeal.

    victim, Rita Considine, female, irish (judged from name)Rita Considinesuspect, male, irish (judged from name)suspect, Anne Flanagan, female, named, irish (judged from name)Anne Flanagansuspect, female, irish (judged from name)