Discount Acceptance Corporation Ltd. v. Ireland & Ors.

This is an application for an ex parte order extending a caveat.

The lapsing notice was served on 1st February 2001. I am told that instructions were given to make this application on 16th February 2001, and that there has been delay since that time because of the illness of the deponent to the affidavit relied on. However, no explanation is offered as to why instructions were not given between 1st February and 16th February 2001. I would add also that, if there is a problem of having an affidavit sworn through illness, a duty judge may well be prepared to grant short service on something less than a sworn affidavit. Having regard to these circumstances, I am not prepared to make an ex parte order.

I will give leave to serve with short notice, and on appropriate notice being given to the defendant, the plaintiff may be able to apply on the return for leave to lodge a fresh caveat, or alternatively, for an injunction.

I appoint 26th February 2001 before the Registrar for the return of the summons which I initial and date.

I direct that the summons and affidavit in support be served at or before 12 noon on 23rd February 2001.