Order sought in Swiss proceedings would not be enforceable in Ireland.

In Re Flightlease (Ireland) Ltd [2012] IESC 12
(Supreme Court, Finnegan J, O'Donnell J (concurring) (nem diss), 23 February 2012)

Supreme Court dismisses notice to vary, dismisses appeal from High Court, and affirms decision that order sought in Swiss proceedings would not be enforceable in Irish court.

Finnegan J (Full text.): Company law - winding up - appointment of liquidators - claim by Swiss creditor - proceedings in Swiss courts - conflict of law - s 280 Companies Act 1963 - whether order of Swiss court enforceable in Ireland - whether action "in personam" - "real and substantial connection test" - whether debtor present in foreign country - decision by High Court that judgment of Swiss court unenforceable in Ireland, as debtor not present in Switzerland - Canadian jurisprudence - notice to vary - whether order sought was excluded from enforcement.

O'Donnell J (Full text.): Whether approach of Canadian courts should be adopted in Ireland - dispute between liquidators of two companies - whether Irish company had real and substantial connection to Switzerland - narrowness of Dicey's rule 36 - possible fossilisation of the law - conflict of laws - uncertainty of Canadian test - requirement of legislation or international treaty to change existing test in Dicey.

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