John Magnier's legal action over €15m Tipperary land deal opens in High Court

Mr Magnier claims owners of the Barne Estate reneged on a purported deal to sell the 751-acre estate to him for €15m, instead choosing to sell to a US-based construction magnate for a higher price

Businessman John Magnier arriving at the High Court in Dublin on Tuesday morning for the start of his legal action. Picture: Collins Courts

Coolmore Stud bloodstock billionaire John Magnier’s legal action over a collapsed €15m Co Tipperary land deal has opened at the High Court.

Mr Magnier was present in court for the opening of the case.