Judge dismisses legal fees appeal in Cork dog attack case

The High Court in Dublin. After considering the legal submissions from both parties, Mr Justice Owens said that the legislation on what type of debts can be included in a proposed PIA is quite clear.

The High Court has dismissed an appeal against the inclusion of €77,000 legal fees awarded against a couple whose Rottweiler dogs attacked and severely injured a woman, as part of a proposed Personal Insolvency Arrangement (PIA).

 The appeal on the issue of the inclusion of costs in a PIA came before Mr Justice Alexander Owens on Monday.