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High Court refuses judicial review of decision by Circuit Court, in defamation proceedings brought by former fire-fighter, to refuse to adjourn hearing pending discovery and to dismiss claim at close of plaintiff's evidence, on grounds that: a) the applicant had not shown how the relevant discovery could advance his claim; and b) he had a right of rehearing before the High Court in any event.
Judicial review - Circuit Court proceedings - dismissal of fire-fighter by local authority - subsequent presentation of plaque purporting to list all fire-fighters who served at station since 1922 - applicant omitted from plaque - Circuit Court defamation action - application for adjournment pending discovery - adjournment refused - claim dismissed at close of plaintiff's evidence - no evidence of loss of reputation - notice of appeal to High Court - judicial review sought of refusal to adjourn and dismissal of case - availability of appeal by way of rehearing in the High Court, and discovery in course of appeal process.
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