RGRE v Bewley's explained

RGRE v Bewley's
Court:Irish High Court
Full Name:RGRE Grafton Ltd v Bewley's Cafe Grafton Street Ltd and Bewley’s Ltd
Date Decided:TBC
Judges:Mr Justice Denis McDonald

RGRE Grafton Ltd v Bewley's Cafe Grafton Street Ltd and Bewley’s Ltd is an Irish legal case in the High Court between building owners RGRE Grafton Ltd and tenants Bewley's Cafe Grafton Street Ltd and Bewley's Ltd.[1] The case related to non-payment of rent during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] RGRE sought a declaration that the stained-glass windows, designed by Harry Clarke, at Bewley's Oriental Café on Grafton Street in Dublin form part of the building and therefore belong to the landlord, as opposed to decorative panels that belong to the tenants.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

In October 2022 it was announced that the judgment from Mr Justice Denis McDonald would be delayed until at least 8 December.[9] In January 2023 the court decided that some of the windows belonged to the landlord and some to the tenant. [10]

In July 2024, the Court of Appeal ruled (overturning part of the 2023 ruling) that all six of the works were part of building and therefore the property of RGRE Grafton Ltd.[11]

Notes and References

  1. News: 8 March 2022 . Ownership of Bewley's stained-glass windows in dispute. The Irish Times.
  2. News: Liam . Collins . March 27, 2022 . Clarke's genius has gone out the window as bitter legal row brews . Irish Independent.
  3. News: Lisa . O'Carroll . 21 March 2022 . When is a window not a window? Bewley's Cafe claims stained glass are moveable artworks in court . .
  4. News: 16 March 2022 . Court to rule on row over Harry Clarke windows in Bewley's Cafe . .
  5. News: Tim . Healy . February 26, 2022 . High Court judge to visit Bewley's to inspect Harry Clarke windows . Irish Independent .
  6. News: High Court judge to inspect Harry Clarke windows operation in Bewley's Cafe case . Ann. O’Loughlin. 25 February 2022 . Irish Examiner.
  7. News: Catherine . Sanz . March 20, 2022 . Is it a window or is it art? Johnny Ronan court case over Bewley's Clarke windows inspires colourful sparring. Business Post.
  8. News: 1 February 2021 . Bewley's wants taxpayer to foot rent bill, landlord tells court . Irish Times.
  9. News: Catherine . Sanz . October 15, 2022 . Judgment on Bewley's Harry Clarke windows is delayed . Business Post.
  10. News: 20 January 2023 . High Court rules on Bewley's 'windows' row . Law Society of Ireland Gazette.
  11. News: Traynor . Vivienne . Court rules Bewley's windows property of building owner . 31 July 2024 . RTÉ News . 31 July 2024.

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