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Supreme Court dismisses appeal from High Court, and affirms dismissal of a claim by a property investor against certain business associates, on the grounds that the High Court had had sufficient evidence to conclude on the facts that: (a) there was no concluded agreement between the parties that would ground the investor's claim; and (b) that the business associates did not owe the investor a duty of care as professional advisors.
Dunne J (nem diss): Dismissal of claim - claim against eighteen defendants - amendments of pleadings - strike out of various claims - further amended pleadings - amended pleadings not in compliance with court orders - purchase of property with proceeds of lottery win - refurbishment of building - claim arising from discharge of debts of company - deed of assignment - alleged breach of contract - contractual arrangements - alleged duty of care by professional advisor - conclusion in High Court that there was no contract between purchaser of property and professional advisor - whether document was a draft agreement or a concluded agreement.
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