High Court, in complex commercial proceedings concerning the alleged mismanagement of a family trust, orders discovery of three categories of discovery, but refuses discovery in relation to one category, on the grounds that the documents sought are clearly relevant and necessary for the prosecution of the proceedings.
Commercial proceedings – discovery – family trust – family claim that sum of sum of in excess €6.96 million in pension fund was lost due to fraud and mismanagement – without family’s knowledge or consent funds used to help company purchase lands - discovery process - legal principles on discovery - categories in dispute – relevant and necessary.