King's Inns Civil Procedure case studies
King's Inns Civil Procedure · Put your knowledge to work in context.
Civil Procedure is a core subject in the King's Inns degree programme, and the Civil Procedure examination tests whether a candidate can navigate litigation in the Irish courts from the moment a claim is contemplated through to enforcement of judgment. The subject is examined within the Degree of Barrister-at-Law, the professional qualification for practice at the Irish Bar, which King's Inns describes as available "Full-time (1 year) or part-time modular (2 years)." Candidates typically encounter it alongside other core papers after completing the Diploma in Legal Studies, which King's Inns presents as "A two-year broad introduction to law" and "The stepping stone to the Degree of Barrister-at-Law for many students." The exam is aimed at intending barristers who must be able to advise on jurisdiction, pleadings, case management, motion practice, discovery, trial, costs and appeals. The King's Inns Civil Procedure case studies are 5 cases and about 2,824 words.
1PIAB, the Two-Year Period and a Summons Issued Six Days Late
On 10 September 2021, Ms Aoife Byrne suffered a fractured wrist when she slipped on a wet floor at a Dublin retail unit. She instructed solicitors on 20 July 2023.
580 words, about 3 min2Judicial Review, FOI and an Application Three Months Out of Time
On 12 January 2024, An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission for a 48MW data centre in County Meath. The applicant's solicitor received the notification on 15 January 2024.
565 words, about 3 min3Lodgment of €85,000, an Award of €95,000 and the Costs Risk
Ms Ciara O'Neill claims damages for a back injury sustained in a road traffic accident on 3 February 2022. Her solicitor issues proceedings and pleads special damages of €18,000 and general damages.
548 words, about 3 min4Discovery of an Auditor's Forensic Report and Legal Privilege
Vertex Ltd sues its former auditors, Harney & Co, for negligent audit of its 2022 financial statements. Vertex alleges that the auditors failed to detect a €1.4m revenue overstatement.
584 words, about 3 min5Default Judgment Entered After a Late Appearance
On 4 March 2024, Sligo Engineering Ltd served a plenary summons on Declan Murphy claiming €180,000 for breach of a consultancy agreement. The summons stated that an appearance must be entered within 8 days.
547 words, about 3 min