Linus Murray and O'Reilly Stewart Solicitors LTD, Imelda Ann McMillen, Joseph Moore, Janet Williamson, James Turner, Stuart Gilmore, Adrian James McGranaghan
| Jurisdiction | Northern Ireland |
| Judge | McBride J |
| Neutral Citation | [2022] NICh 20 |
| Date | 14 October 2022 |
| Court | Chancery Division (Northern Ireland) |
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Neutral Citation No: [2022] NICh 20
Judgment: approved by the court for handing down
(subject to editorial corrections)*
Ref: McB11958
ICOS No: 20/51478/A01
Delivered: 14/10/2022
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE IN NORTHERN IRELAND
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CHANCERY DIVISION
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Between:
LINUS MURRAY
Respondent/Plaintiff
and
O’REILLY STEWART SOLICITORS LTD
IMELDA ANN McMILLEN, JOSEPH MOORE, JANET WILLIAMSON,
JAMES TURNER, STUART GILMORE, ADRIAN JAMES McGRANAGHAN
Appellants/Defendants
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Mr Colmer KC and Ms Rowan of counsel instructed by Crawford Lockhart and Black
Solicitors for the Appellants/Defendants
Mr Orr KC and Mr Morgan of counsel (instructed by McGarrigle Legal Solicitors) for the
Plaintiff/Respondent
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McBRIDE J
Introduction
[1] This is the defendant’s appeal from part of the order of Master Hardstaff
dated 24 June 2021 when he ordered that the plaintiff’s claim pursuant to section 994
of the Companies Act 2006 (“Unfairness Prejudice Claim”) be stayed and “not to be
proceeded with unless by leave of the Chancery judge.”
[2] The defendant/appellant was represented by Mr Colmer KC and Ms Rowan
of counsel. The plaintiffs/respondents were represented by Mr Orr KC and
Mr Morgan of counsel. The court is grateful to all parties for their very
comprehensive and helpful submissions.
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