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Form 37.15 Summons For Arrears
Form 37.15 Summons for Arrears is a court document used to start legal proceedings when a debtor has failed to pay a money judgment or court order. It is filed by the creditor to obtain a court order for payment.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.15 Summons For Arrears
Form 37.15 Summons for Arrears is a court document used to start legal proceedings when a debtor has failed to pay a money judgment or court order. It is filed by the creditor to obtain a court order for payment.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach a certified copy of the original judgment.
- 2Incorrect debtor address leads to mis‑served summons
- 3Leaving out the original judgment reference
- 4Failing to attach the judgment copy
- 5Mis‑calculating interest or costs
Plain English
If someone owes you money after a court decision and they still haven’t paid, you can use this form to ask the court to enforce the debt. It tells the court you want a formal summons sent to the debtor.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the summons within the period specified by the judgment (usually 30 days after default) to avoid losing enforcement rights.
- 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
- When a judgment creditor wants to enforce a money judgment that remains unpaid.
- When the debtor has ignored a statutory demand or payment plan.
- When you need a court‑issued summons to seize assets or garnish wages.
- Not for disputes over the validity of the original judgment.
- Not for non‑monetary orders such as injunctions.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Debtor has filed for bankruptcy
Different enforcement route
✓ Verify bankruptcy status first
Enforcement of a non‑money order
Different remedy
✓ Use only for injunctions
Form 37.18 Injunction Enforcement
Small claim under €2,000
Simplified process
✓ Check claim amount threshold
Deadline or filing window
File the summons within the period specified by the judgment (usually 30 days after default) to avoid losing enforcement rights.
Before you submit
- 1Original judgment reference number recorded correctly.
- 2Debtor’s full name and current address verified.
- 3Outstanding principal, interest, and costs calculated accurately.
- 4Certified copy of the judgment attached.
- 5Form signed and dated by the creditor or solicitor.
- 6Filing fee prepared (cash, cheque, or electronic payment).
- 7Correct court registry selected.
- 8Copies made for your records.
- 9Proof of service (once summons is issued) planned.
How to file this form
- 1Collect the original judgment and calculate arrears.
- 2Download and print Form 37.15 from courts.ie.
- 3Complete all sections in block letters.
- 4Attach the certified judgment copy and any supporting calculations.
- 5Pay the filing fee at the court registry or online.
- 6Submit the form in person or by post to the appropriate court.
- 7Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to monetary judgments; other orders need different forms.
- 2E‑filing may not be available in all districts.
- 3The form does not include a built‑in interest calculator.
- 4Only the creditor or a duly authorised solicitor may sign.
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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
- Confirm the form number is 37.15 (latest edition).
- Check that the fee schedule on the Courts Service site matches the amount you plan to pay.
- Verify that the e‑filing option is available for your court.
- Review any updated guidance notes attached to the form download.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and title taken from Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCPurpose inferred from typical use of summons for arrears.
- SRCFiling location based on standard court registry practice in Ireland.
- SRCFee and e‑filing availability not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific deadline (30 days) inferred from common judgment enforcement periods, not official source.
- SRCContent of alternate forms (37.16, 37.18, 37.20) not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 37.15 with Form 37.14 (which is for default judgments).
Leaving the interest rate field blank.
Using an outdated version of the form downloaded from a third‑party site.
Submitting to the High Court instead of the Circuit/District Court.
Not confirming the debtor’s current address before service.
Assuming the filing fee is waived for small amounts.
Failing to attach a certified copy of the original judgment.
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