In the Admiralty Court, a notable case involving F.R. Lees and the Limerick Harbour Commissioners unfolded before Mr Justice Johnson. Mr C.J. Doyle, representing the defendants, applied for an order to discover documents. The action stems from alleged damage incurred by the steamship Progress while docked at Limerick port, purportedly due to a faulty berth provided by the defendants. The Harbour Commissioners deny any negligence but have already deposited £250 in Court as a settlement for the reported injuries. Mr Boyd, on behalf of the plaintiff, also applied for a similar order. The Court granted both orders, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal dispute.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 27 June 1905