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Form 10.5 Notice Of Application To Have Proceedings Set Aside-Courts Act, 1991 Section 22(6)(A)
Form 10.5 is a Notice of Application to have proceedings set aside under Section 22(6)(A) of the Courts Act 1991. It is used when a party wants the court to cancel or nullify an earlier order or judgment.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 10.5 Notice Of Application To Have Proceedings Set Aside-Courts Act, 1991 Section 22(6)(A)
Form 10.5 is a Notice of Application to have proceedings set aside under Section 22(6)(A) of the Courts Act 1991. It is used when a party wants the court to cancel or nullify an earlier order or judgment.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the deadline set by the court rules.
- 2Missing the statutory time limit
- 3Failing to serve the other party
- 4Incorrect case number or party details
- 5Insufficient supporting evidence
Plain English
If you think a court decision was made in error or you missed a deadline, you can file this notice to ask the court to undo it. The form tells the judge why the proceedings should be set aside and what you are asking for.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be filed within the time limit prescribed by the court rules, usually 28 days from the event giving rise to the application, unless the court grants an extension.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use when you want a judgment or order set aside under Section 22(6)(A).
- Do not use for appeals; a separate appeal form is required.
- Use instead of a general application for variation of orders.
- Applicable only to proceedings already commenced in an Irish court.
- Use when you have new evidence or a procedural error that justifies setting aside.
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Use this form or another form?
Appeal of judgment
Appeals go to a higher court, not a setting aside
✓ Verify you are appealing, not seeking set‑aside
Variation of order
Variation changes terms, not nullifies
✓ Use only for modifying existing orders
Application for judicial review
Reviews the lawfulness of a decision
✓ Set‑aside is for procedural/technical grounds
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be filed within the time limit prescribed by the court rules, usually 28 days from the event giving rise to the application, unless the court grants an extension.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the original filing.
- 2All parties are correctly named.
- 3Grounds for set‑aside are clearly stated.
- 4Supporting evidence attached and indexed.
- 5Signature and date are present.
- 6Copy served on the other party.
- 7Correct filing fee (if applicable) prepared.
- 8Form printed legibly or completed electronically.
- 9Cover letter included (optional but helpful).
- 10Submission method matches court requirements.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 10.5 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form with accurate case details and grounds.
- 3Gather and attach any affidavits, documents, or new evidence.
- 4Serve a copy on the opposing party according to court rules.
- 5File the original form and attachments at the court registry or via e‑fil{ not confirmed in official source }ing portal.
- 6Pay any required filing fee and obtain a receipt.
- 7Keep a copy of the filed form and receipt for your records.
- 8Confirm receipt with theregistry clerk.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not cover appeals; a separate appeal form is required.
Field map
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the latest year (2023 or later).
- Confirm the court registry address matches the original case location.
- Verify the required supporting documents list is up to date.
- Ensure the signature line includes the date field.
- Review any new guidance notes attached to the form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/11/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input.
- SRCSection 22(6)(A) reference inferred from form name.
- SRCFiling location (court registry) inferred from standard Courts Service practice.
- SRCDeadline of 28 days inferred from typical court rule time limits.
- SRCE‑filing availability not confirmed in official source.
- SRCFiling fee requirement not confirmed in official source.
- SRCExact supporting document list not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSignature requirements not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Whether the deadline is 28 days or a different period for specific grounds.
If a copy must be served on the other party before filing.
Difference between setting aside a judgment and filing an appeal.
What supporting documents are required for each ground.
How to calculate the filing fee, if any.
Whether electronic filing is accepted for this specific form.
Correct naming of parties when they have changed names or addresses.
Whether a solicitor’s signature is required.
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