Tag: district court
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Personal Injuries Proceedings in the District Court
The relevant rules about bringing personal injuries proceedings in the District Court are contained in: Order: 40 A of the District Court Rules Statutory instrument 17/2014 Statutory instrument 599/2014 Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003 Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 Venue A personal injuries summons must be filed with and issued by the…
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Service of Documents in Civil Proceedings in the District Court
The service of your documents in the correct way is an important part of a successful outcome to your legal proceedings. Service on a person There are two ways of serving documents on a person: registered post or personal service. A document in civil proceedings may be served by sending a copy of the document…
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Debt Claims in the District Court-How to Obtain Judgment in Default
Do you need to pursue a debt in the District Court? Are you being pursued for a debt? Confused about what’s involved in obtaining a judgment where the debtor just ignores the Claim Notice and does not enter an Appearance or Defence? Let’s take a look at what happens then. If a respondent who has…
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How to Begin Civil Proceedings in the District Court
The District Court now has a jurisdictional limit of €15,000. So, if you need to pursue a debt or a claim for damages for breach of contract, negligence, or on any ground for less than €15,000 you will commence proceedings in the District Court. To do this, you file, for issue and service, a claim…
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A Minimalist Guide to Civil Proceedings in the District Court
Are you looking to collect a debt with a value of less than €15,000? Then you need to commence legal proceedings in the District Court. Civil proceedings in the District Court, or any Court, can appear confusing to the ordinary person. The District Court is the Court most people are likely to find themselves in…