John Magnier is involved in a legal battle over the purported multi-million sale of a Tipperary estate that fell through.

This follows Dr Alan Moore of the Save Parkville Farm Group lodging an appeal with An Bord Pleanála against the Tipperary County Council's grant of planning permission.

John Magnier's son, JP said the money was an "appreciation" for letting the Magnier side onto the Barne land

David Wachman said it was 'common practice' to start bidding at a level lower than the vendor's valuation for any property

Susan Magnier told the High Court that she was present when the vendors received their €15 million offer

The founder of the world famous Coolmore Stud at the start of Thursday's hearing asked the judge's permission to address the court.

John Magnier said a cross-examining barrister was trying to portray him as 'a bad guy'

John Magnier’s proceedings are anchored in the claim that the owners of the Barne Estate reneged on a purported deal to sell the estate to him, instead selling to Maurice Regan for a higher price.

John Magnier’s claims the owners of the Barne Estate reneged on a purported deal to sell the 751-acre estate to him for €15 million

The High Court judge ruled that billionaire John Magnier must release 10 documents

Barchester Healthcare is co-owned by three of Ireland's best known businessmen – JP McManus, John Magnier and Dermot Desmond.

The Magnier side has sought documents under discovery, prompting the Barne Estate side to claim they are attempting to delay the process

The claimants allege John Magnier and his family have caused them a loss of €22 million

The action concerns a 751-acre farm in Co Tipperary