Common District Court forms

You can find the most common District Court forms below.

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Form Name and No.Description

Affidavit - General No:50.01

This form is used to outline a sworn statement setting out the facts and relevant documents to be considered by the court as part of a case.

Affidavit As To Documents No:45B.01

This form is used to outline a sworn statement setting out a schedule of relevant documents to be considered by the court as part of a case.

Appearance and Defence - General   No: 42.01

This form is used to respond (enter an appearance) to a case.  The form has two sections. The first section is the 'Appearance' and the second section is the 'Appearance and Defence'.

Claim Notice - General damages not exceeding €15,000 No. 40.01

This form is used to commence a claim in the District Court for amounts up to €15,000. It gives details of the parties to the case and details of the claim being made.

Notice Of Appeal To The Circuit Court (Civil Proceedings) No. 101.1

This form is used to file an appeal by a party to a case who is dissatisfied with a Court decision.

Notice Of Change / Appointment Of Solicitor No:42.04

This form is used to notify the Court of a change or of the appointment of a solicitor in the case. This can be filed by any party to the case.

Personal Injuries Summons No:40A.01

This form is used to commence a personal injury claim in the District Court. It gives details of the parties to the case and details of the claim being made.

Statutory Declaration Of Service Of A Document By Registered Post No:41.01

This form is used to declare that a document has been served via registered post. It is a sworn statement witnessed by a person authorised to do so.

Statutory Declaration As To Service By Ordinary Post No:41.02

This form is used to declare that a document has been served via ordinary post. It is a sworn statement witnessed by a person authorised to do so.

Statutory Declaration As To Personal Service No:41.03

This form is used to declare that a document has been personally served. It is a sworn statement witnessed by a person authorised to do so.

Verifying Affidavit  No:40A.04

A sworn statement confirming (verifying) the contents of a written document.

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