Judge refuses to compel U2 Ltd to answer 'inappropriate' questions in copyright case

Mr Justice O’Moore said certain of the interrogatories have “nothing whatsoever to do with” Mr Kiely’s case, while “each and every one” is “inappropriate”.

Maurice Kiely claims there was an agreement that the song ‘A Man and A Woman’ would only be used on the album ‘How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb’ and would never be performed live by U2. Picture: Collins Courts

Bass guitarist Adam Clayton should not be ordered to answer “inappropriate” questions put to U2 Ltd by a Dublin musician who alleges he wrote one of the songs on the band’s 2004 album.

Mr Justice Brian O’Moore on Friday refused to order U2 Ltd to answer on oath pre-trial questions, known as interrogatories, that Maurice Kiely wanted answered as part of his claim seeking €12 million damages.