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No plausible explanation for failure to make discovery
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High Court, on appeal from the Master in a claim for breach of contract, refuses to set aside order striking out defence for failure to comply with an order for discovery, on the grounds that the defendants had failed to give any plausible explanation for the failure to make discovery.
Appeal from decision of Master of the High Court - order of County Registrar striking out defence for failure to comply with an order of discovery - judgment granted in the sum of €65K - appeal to Circuit Court - appeal to Master - appeal to High Court - order by consent to make discovery - claim for breach of contract - VAT refunds - discovery of bank records, invoices, documents concerning VAT refunds - strike out order subject to a stay to facilitate discovery - discretion.
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