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Form 44.01 Notice Of Motion: General
This is the general Notice of Motion form (Form 44.01) issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use this document to officially tell the court you want something done or decided in a specific legal case.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 44.01 Notice Of Motion: General
This is the general Notice of Motion form (Form 44.01) issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use this document to officially tell the court you want something done or decided in a specific legal case.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to specify *which* court action you are requesting in the main body of Form 44.01.
- 2Failing to reference the correct Case Number/File Number.
- 3Vague description of the motion (e.g., just writing 'Requesting Action').
- 4Missing required signatures or dates on the form.
- 5Submitting it to the wrong court office within Ireland.
Plain English
Think of this as your official 'Heads Up' note to the judge. It tells the court exactly what action you are asking them to take regarding an ongoing matter, like starting a hearing or making a request.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The timing is usually dictated by the specific case schedule, but it must be filed before the event it relates to occurs. Check your court calendar for exact deadlines.
- 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 this form when you need the Court to decide something in your case.
- Select this if there isn't a more specific motion form available (e.g., appeal, injunction).
- It is used to formally bring an issue before the judge or relevant court officer.
- This covers most general requests made during litigation.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Requesting a formal hearing date
Use this if you only need to set a time, not argue a point.
✓ Check the specific court's local rules.
Asking for an injunction or order
This form is too general; use the dedicated one for clarity.
✓ See what your solicitor advises first.
Specific Motion Form (check case file)
Filing a Defence Statement
Use this when answering claims, not asking for something new to happen.
✓ Don't confuse 'asking' with 'answering'.
Application to be heard by a specific judge
If you need a particular judicial decision-maker, look for that specific form.
✓ Check the court calendar/registry.
Deadline or filing window
The timing is usually dictated by the specific case schedule, but it must be filed before the event it relates to occurs. Check your court calendar for exact deadlines.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in all required fields completely (no blanks).
- 2Include the correct Case Number at the top.
- 3Clearly state *what* you are asking for in the main body of the form.
- 4Ensure the date is current and accurate.
- 5Sign the form where indicated by the Courts Service.
- 6Attach any necessary supporting documents (e.g., evidence, affidavits).
- 7Verify the court name matches the jurisdiction of your case.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 44.01 thoroughly.
- 2Sign and date the document.
- 3Make copies for yourself (at least two).
- 4Submit the original to the relevant Court Office or via the online portal.
- 5Pay any required filing fee at submission, if applicable.
- 6Ensure you receive a stamped copy from the court.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not dictate *how* your motion will be heard; it only notifies the court of the request.
- 2The specific requirements (e.g., format for grounds) can differ based on which Irish court (Circuit, District, High Court) handles your case.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: The required accompanying documents are not listed directly on this general form.
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is the standard Notice of Motion (Form 44.01). It remains the general template for asking the Irish court to take a specific action within an existing legal case.
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- Check if the required signature blocks have changed.
- Verify the current Court Service of Ireland logo placement.
- Confirm the section headings match the latest Courts Rules.
- Ensure the reference to 'General' is still accurate for this version.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 44.01
- SRCPurpose: General Notice Of Motion
- SRCContext: Used within Irish legal proceedings.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific fee structure for filing.
Common confusion points
Confusing it with a simple letter: This form is formal; use this when you need an official court action taken.
Not clearly stating the 'Relief Sought': Many people write what happened instead of what they want the judge to *do* about what happened.
Filing it in the wrong court office: Ensure your case number matches the correct jurisdiction.
Assuming one form fits all motions: Some specialized requests require a more detailed motion document than 44.01 allows.
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