Man claiming unlawful eviction seeks to block sale of family home

A man who claims he was unlawfully evicted from his family home by his estranged father has brought a High Court action aimed at preventing the property being sold.

Colin Widger claims he was forcibly removed from his home at 17 Whitebarn Road, Churchtown, Co Dublin, after his father Thomas Widger complained to gardaí his son was trespassing on the property.

In an affidavit, Colin Widger denies trespass and said he lived at the property all his life with his mother Maeve until her death last year. He said he was the executor of the will of his mother whom he claims left her estate to himself and his two siblings. His father, who was divorced from his mother, disputes his position as executor, he added.