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Form 49.05 Instalment Judgment (Decree) Following Trial
This form is for an Instalment Judgment (Decree) that happens after a court trial. You use it when the judge has decided you will pay a debt in stages rather than all at once. It formalises that payment plan within the Irish courts.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 49.05 Instalment Judgment (Decree) Following Trial
This form is for an Instalment Judgment (Decree) that happens after a court trial. You use it when the judge has decided you will pay a debt in stages rather than all at once. It formalises that payment plan within the Irish courts.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Double-check that the instalment amounts match the judge's specific ruling exactly.
- 2Using the wrong court office address for submission.
- 3Omitting the case number or trial reference.
- 4Incorrectly stating the instalment frequency (e.g., monthly vs. quarterly).
- 5Failing to sign and date the form properly.
Plain English
Think of this as your official payment schedule from the judge. After your case goes through a full trial, this form locks in how much and when you must pay up. It confirms the agreement to pay over time rather than in one lump sum.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be filed as soon as possible after the trial concludes and the judgment is issued. There isn't a fixed date, but timely submission avoids delays in enforcement.
- 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 when a judge has ordered you to pay a debt in stages following a court hearing.
- It formalises the agreement for payments made over time, not a lump sum.
- This is specifically for judgments reached *after* a trial, unlike other payment plans.
- Do not use this if the judgment was paid off entirely at once.
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Use this form or another form?
Agreement before Trial
Use this when the payment plan is agreed upon before the judge hears the case.
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Judgment by Default
Used if a party fails to appear at trial, leading to a judgment.
✓ Ensure you are not filing under a standard instalment agreement.
Payment Order (Simple)
Use this for simpler payment arrangements without the full weight of a post-trial decree.
✓ Confirm the complexity of your case.
Deadline or filing window
The form should be filed as soon as possible after the trial concludes and the judgment is issued. There isn't a fixed date, but timely submission avoids delays in enforcement.
Before you submit
- 1All parties involved must have signed where indicated.
- 2The judgment amount and total debt must match the court order exactly.
- 3Payment dates/instalment amounts must be clearly legible.
- 4Attach copies of the original Judgment Order document.
- 5Fill in all sections, even if the answer is 'None' or 'N/A'.
- 6Ensure your contact details are current.
How to file this form
- 1Complete every section of Form 49.05 thoroughly.
- 2Sign and date the form according to the requirements of the Courts Service.
- 3Attach supporting documentation (e.g., Trial Judgment copy).
- 4Submit the form to the relevant Court office or via the designated online portal.
- 5Keep a copy for your own records before sending it off.
Known limitations
- 1This form only records the *decree*; it does not enforce payment itself.
- 2The specific court handling the case must be noted on the form.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: There may be variations based on the type of debt (e.g., landlord/tenant).
- 4It is not a guarantee that payments will be made as scheduled.
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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 if there have been recent changes to the required signatory fields.
- Verify the current date/year printed on the form header.
- Confirm if the Court Stamp requirement has changed (e.g., digital vs. physical).
- Ensure the relevant Circuit or District Court is correctly listed.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 49.05
- SRCPurpose: Records Instalment Judgment/Decree Following Trial
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific requirements for different court levels (District vs. Circuit).
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Instalment' with 'Interest'; they are related but different.
Not knowing whether you need to file this *before* or *after* receiving the final written order.
Mistaking this for a general debt collection form when it requires a prior trial.
Forgetting to specify which party owes the money (the Debtor).
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