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Hugh Kavanagh fails to win injunction against brother Greg in bitter dispute

The judge, who described the dispute before as ‘marked by acrimony’, noted that both parties have acknowledged missteps in their conduct

HUgh Kavanagh has failed in his attempt to secure an injunction . Picture: Collins Photo Agency

Businessman Hugh Kavanagh has failed in his attempt to secure an injunction against property developer Greg Kavanagh, in the latest arm of a long-running legal dispute between the brothers.

Mr Justice Rory Mulcahy said parties seeking equitable relief are required to be forthright and it seemed to him that Hugh Kavanagh had “been less than forthcoming”.

The interlocutory injunction sought by Hugh would have restrained Greg from selling certain assets in a property group without ...