Companies Act 2014 section 1426

Venue

Section 1426 determines where court proceedings brought by a liquidator under Article 18 of the EU Insolvency Regulation should be heard within Ireland.

• A liquidator exercising powers under Article 18 of the Insolvency Regulation may institute proceedings in Ireland
• Cases in the Circuit Court are heard by the judge assigned to the relevant circuit where the defendant resides or carries on business
• Cases in the District Court are heard by the judge assigned to the relevant district court district where the defendant resides or carries on business
• The appropriate venue is determined by where the defendant ordinarily lives or conducts a profession, business or occupation

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