47B.01 Notice Of Discontinuance
The Notice of Discontinuance (Form 47B.01) is a legal document used to formally discontinue or stop legal proceedings in the Irish courts. It should be used when a party wishes to voluntarily end a case without a court order or judgment.
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47B.01 Notice Of Discontinuance
The Notice of Discontinuance (Form 47B.01) is a legal document used to formally discontinue or stop legal proceedings in the Irish courts. It should be used when a party wishes to voluntarily end a case without a court order or judgment.
Risk Radar
- The most common mistake is failing to properly serve notice on all other parties to the proceedings.
- Missing required witness signatures
- Incorrect case reference number
- Failing to serve notice on all parties
- Submitting after judgment has been made
Plain English
This form lets you officially stop a court case you're involved in. It's like pressing the pause button on legal proceedings, but you need to follow the right process to make it official.
Submission Date
- There is no fixed deadline for submitting a Notice of Discontinuance, but it must be filed before any judgment or order has been made in the proceedings.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
What this form is for
- • Use when you want to voluntarily stop court proceedings
- • Use before any judgment or order has been made
- • Use when all parties agree to discontinue
- • Do not use if you want to adjourn or postpone proceedings
- • Do not use if you're seeking a court order to discontinue
Use this form or another form?
| Situation | Likely form | Why it matters | Check before you continue |
|---|---|---|---|
| All parties agree to discontinue | Notice of Discontinuance | Ensures all parties formally agree | Confirm all parties have signed |
| One party wants to discontinue but others object | Application to Discontinue | Requires court approval | Check if the court has jurisdiction to hear the application |
| Need to postpone proceedings for a short time | Notice of Adjournment | Temporary pause rather than termination | Verify the adjournment period requested |
| Proceedings involve complex legal issues | Application for Discontinuance on Specific Grounds | Provides legal justification for discontinuance | Consult with a legal professional first |
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed deadline for submitting a Notice of Discontinuance, but it must be filed before any judgment or order has been made in the proceedings.
Before you submit
- • All required sections are completed
- • Case reference number is correct
- • All party names and addresses are accurate
- • Form is properly witnessed
- • Appropriate fee has been paid if required
- • Copy has been kept for your records
- • All other parties have been notified
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form 47B.01
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information
- 3Sign the form in the presence of a witness
- 4Have the witness sign and date the form
- 5Submit the form to the relevant court office
- 6Pay any required fees
- 7Obtain a receipt or proof of submission
Known limitations
- • Cannot be used after a judgment has been made
- • Does not apply to family law proceedings
- • Requires consent of all parties unless court ordered
- • May not be accepted if incorrectly completed
- • Does not resolve any outstanding issues between parties
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This form is current as of the latest Courts Service of Ireland publications. Always verify you're using the latest version before submission.
Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
What changed or needs a fresh check
- • Check for any recent updates to form numbering
- • Verify witness requirements have not changed
- • Confirm submission methods are current
- • Check if any sections have been added or removed
- • Ensure fee requirements are up to date
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Agency
- Courts Service of Ireland
- Category
- Other Court Forms
- Source
- Court Forms ↗
- Revision Date
- 23/10/25
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After you file
- • Keep a copy of the submitted form
- • Monitor the court docket for confirmation
- • Notify all other parties of the discontinuance
- • Check if any further action is required
- • File the discontinuance notice with other case documents
- • Follow up with the court if confirmation is not received
Source and verification log
- • Form issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- • Used for discontinuing legal proceedings
- • Requires witness signature
- • Must be filed before judgment
- • Submitted to the relevant court office
- • Not confirmed in official source: current processing times
- • Not confirmed in official source: exact fee amounts
- • Not confirmed in official source: specific service requirements
Common confusion points
7 things to watch for
- 1
Difference between discontinuance and dismissal
- 2
When to use this form versus an application to discontinue
- 3
Whether a court hearing is required
- 4
How to properly serve notice on all parties
- 5
What happens to pending applications when discontinuing
- 6
Whether fees are always required
- 7
If the discontinuance affects time limits for bringing new proceedings
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