The legal system in Ireland is comprised of four jurisdictions: The Supreme Court The High Court The Circuit Court The District Court. Supreme Court The Supreme Court is principally a court of appeal as it hears appeals from the High Court against judgments and orders. High Court The High Court can hear virtually all actions, … Read more
If you find yourself in the District Court as a result of receiving a summons or having been arrested and charged through the charge sheet procedure you will be asked how you plead on your first occasion in Court. If you plead guilty then that is the end of the matter and the Judge (and … Read more
The Civil Summons procedure is the method of issuing legal proceedings in the District Court. The District Court deals with claims with a value up to €6,348.69 (IR£5,000) and many people in Ireland will have been served with, or served, a Civil Summons in the last 18 months to pursue a debt. Note: the financial … Read more
Debt collection in Ireland is a serious problem today, both for creditor and debtor. The pressure on the cash flow of many businesses and sole traders, especially with the banks in Ireland effectively closed to many SMEs, can lead very quickly to a major cash flow problem. Common questions in relation to debt collection in … Read more
Have you a civil claim against a person or business for less than €2,000? The Small Claims court procedure in Ireland is an alternative method of commencing and dealing with a civil proceeding in respect of a small claim and is provided for under the District Court (Small Claims Procedure) Rules, 1997 & 1999, which were … Read more