April 2021
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The Irish Bar and Bench at Home, 1784-1890
Wilmot Harrison’s 1890 book, ‘Memorable Dublin Houses: A Handy and Descriptive Guide,’ includes much interesting information about town residences of the Irish bar and bench in the early and middle parts of the 19th century. First up is 14 Harcourt… Continue reading
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A Pleading Two-Step, Part 2: The Proper Business of the Junior Bar, 1856-64
From the Dublin Evening Packet and Correspondent, Saturday 8 March 1856: “IMPORTANT – BAR PRACTICE Judge Ball having during the day proceeded to settle issues in records to be tried in Cork at the ensuing assizes, and Mr Brereton, QC,… Continue reading
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A Rare Bird at the Four Courts, 1888
From the Irish Times, 24 May 1888: “CHASE AFTER A WILD BIRD IN THE LIFFEY Yesterday, for nearly three hours, the inhabitants, and those who could spare the time, were entertained by a most interesting and exciting chase after a… Continue reading
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A Pleading Two-Step, Part 1: The Dangers of Dispensing With Counsel, 1866
From the Evening Freeman, 28 July 1866 and the Cork Constitution, 30 July 1866: “Mr Hardy applied to have the defence filed in the case of Tedcastle v Stockholme set aside on the ground that it was informal and embarrassing.… Continue reading