In a session held today within the esteemed Chancery Division before Mr Justice Barton, a significant legal matter concerning the estate of Ellen Harty, formerly of Knocklong, County Limerick, unfolded. The case titled “Michael D. Harty, plaintiff, versus Cornelius Harty, defendant,” saw the plaintiff, a descendant of the deceased, petitioning to establish a charge of £400 from the assets of the late Ellen Harty.

The plaintiff’s connection to the deceased stemmed from his tenure with the disbanded Fusiliers, after which he settled in the aforementioned locality. It came to light that the plaintiff initiated legal action for the administration of the estate back in June, culminating in a settlement agreement. Per the terms, he was slated to receive £500 along with an additional sum covering legal costs by the 1st of December last year. However, the defendant, Cornelius Harty, had thus far remitted only £30, prompting the plaintiff’s application to secure the outstanding balance.

Representing the plaintiff, Mr Comyn, K.C., briefed the court, highlighting the defendant’s longstanding intention to vend certain properties. It was disclosed that a sum of £500 had been agreed upon for settlement, yet only a fraction had been disbursed. The defendant’s counsel expressed an eagerness to expedite the process of property liquidation.

Upon deliberation, the court deemed it prudent to adjourn proceedings for a month, affording the defendant ample opportunity to facilitate the sale of the aforementioned properties, thereby enabling the settlement of the outstanding amount.

The legal saga surrounding the estate of Ellen Harty underscores the intricacies inherent in matters of inheritance and estate administration. With both parties engaged in earnest efforts to navigate the legal labyrinth, the proceedings stand as a testament to the meticulousness demanded by such affairs.

Evening Herald (Dublin) – Monday 19 February 1917