Commonly Used Debt Forms

A sworn statement setting out the facts and relevant documents to be considered by the court as part of a case.

Affidavit Of Debt (Except In Proceedings To Which The Consumer Credit Act 1995 Or The European Communities (Consumer Credit Agreements) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 281 Of 2010) Apply) No:47.02

Affidavit of debt is a sworn statement setting out the facts and relevant documents to be considered by the court as part of a debt case. 

This template should be used in all cases excluding cases to which the Consumer Credit Act 1995 or the European Communities (Consumer Credit Agreements) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 281 Of 2010) apply.

Affidavit Of Debt (In Proceedings To Which The Consumer Credit Act 1995 Or The European Communities (Consumer Credit Agreements) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 281 Of 2010) Apply) No:47.03

Affidavit of debt is a sworn statement setting out the facts and relevant documents to be considered by the court as part of a debt case.

This template should be used in cases to which the Consumer Credit Act 1995 or the European Communities (Consumer Credit Agreements) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 281 Of 2010) apply.

Appearance And Defence: Debt Claim No:42.03

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

Appearance And Defence: General No:42.01

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

Claim Notice: Debt Claim Not Exceeding €15,000 No:40.02

This form is used to commence a debt 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.

Ex Parte Application

This form is used for a court application where only one party needs to be aware of the application and be present in court.

Judgment (Decree) By Default (In Debt Claims Except In Proceedings To Which The Consumer Credit Act 1995 Or The European Communities (Consumer Credit Agreements) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 281 Of 2010) Apply) No:47.04

This form is used when Judgment is granted when a claim is not responded to, or defended by, a respondent. 

This template is for debt claims excluding cases to which the Consumer Credit Act 1995 or the European Communities (Consumer Credit Agreements) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 281 Of 2010) apply.

Judgment (Decree) By Default (In Debt Claims In Proceedings To Which The Consumer Credit Act 1995 Or The European Communities (Consumer Credit Agreements) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 281 Of 2010) Apply) No:47.05

This form is used when Judgment is granted when a claim is not responded to, or defended by, a respondent. 

This template is for debt claims to which the Consumer Credit Act 1995 or the European Communities (Consumer Credit Agreements) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 281 Of 2010) apply.

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.

Notice of Intention to Proceed No. 39.01

This form is used to reactivate a case when there has been no other document filed within the past 12 months.

Notice of Motion No. 44.01

This form is used for a written application for an order from the court on notice to another party in the case.

Notice of Motion to vary or set aside No. 44.02

This form is used for a written application for an order from the court to vary or set aside a District Court Judgment by Default.

Notice of Trial No. 49.01

This form is used to indicate a court date to the other party and that the case is ready to progress to a hearing.

Statement of Counterclaim No 42.08

This form is used by a respondent where they wish to make their own claim against the claimant, within the same case. 

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

Statutory Declaration No. 51A.03

This form is used to make is a legal statement made, declaring that something is true, to the best knowledge of the person making the statement. It is a sworn statement witnessed by a person authorised to do so.

Summons For Attendance Of Debtor Under Enforcement Of Court Orders Act 1926, Section 15(1) No:51A.01

This form is used to notify a debtor that they are required to attend court under the Enforcement of Court Orders Act 1926, Section 15(1).

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 debt case. 

This form is used to outline a sworn statement setting out that a document has been served, where, how, when and by whom. 

This form is used to confirm that a document has been handed over to the other party (served via personal service). It must be completed by the person who served the document.

Affidavit of Service - Registered Post Order 40 R.9 

Affidavit of Service - Personal Order 40 R.9 

Defence Order 19 R.4 No. 1 

Memorandum of Appearance in General Order 12 R.9 No.1 

Summary Summons No. 2.2

This form is used to commence a debt claim in the High Court for amounts typically over €75,000. It gives details of the parties to the case and details of the claim being made.