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Case No. 12694Giving false or misleading evidence in a personal injuries action · Co. Clare · 5 May 2023

Man charged with giving false evidence in personal injuries claim appears at Ennis District Court

Emilian Jaskowiak, 39, of Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co Clare, appeared at Ennis District Court charged with giving false or misleading evidence in a personal injuries action under Section 25 of the Civil Liability & Courts Act 2004. The case was adjourned to 8 October for the serving of a Book of Evidence and will proceed to the Circuit Court on a plea of not guilty.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 39-year-old man was charged with giving false or misleading evidence in a personal injuries action. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatThe accused is Emilian Jaskowiak of Carrowmeer, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co Clare. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatIt will be alleged that Mr Jaskowiak signed an affidavit as part of his personal injury claim. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationDetective Garda Colm Moriarty of Shannon Garda Station confirmed the complainant is an insurance company. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationGardaí carried out their own investigation into the alleged incident at the centre of the personal injury action. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is dated 5 May 2023 at a location within the State, contrary to Section 25 of the Civil Liability & Courts Act 2004. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Ennis District Court. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtJudge Alec Gabbett said it must be the first prosecution of its kind in the District. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed the case be heard before the District Court on a plea of guilty only. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe case will go forward to the Circuit Court as the defence is fully contesting the charge. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtJudge Gabbett adjourned the case to 8 October for the serving of a Book of Evidence. (clareecho.ie)
  • sentenceIn the District Court the maximum penalty is 12 months; in the Circuit Court it is up to 10 years. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Sep2025
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    Newmarket-on-Fergus resident charged with giving false & misleading evidence in personal injuries action - Clare Echo

    First court appearance; charge to be fully contested; case transferred to Circuit Court where maximum penalty is 10 years' imprisonment.

    accused, Emilian Jaskowiak, 39, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Emilian Jaskowiak