The High Court today began hearings in a case of damages taken by a former tax inspector over the murder of his wife in 1992.
James Livingstone (70), son Conor and daughter Tara Beauchamp claim gardaí were guilty of negligence and breach of duty in the management of the investigation into the murder of his wife Grace Livingstone at the family home in Malahide in 1992.
The State denies the allegations. Mr Livingstone, a former senior inspector of taxes with the Revenue Commissioners, is claiming damages for alleged false imprisonment, abuse of legal process, abuse of power and/or misfeasance of public office, conspiracy and other matters.
All three plaintiffs are claiming damages for intentional or negligent infliction of emotional suffering, negligence, breach of duty and breach of constitutional rights.
The case opened today before Mr Justice John MacMenamin at the building used for hearings of the Morris tribunal in Clonskeagh.
It is expected to last several weeks.