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Form 49.09 Judgment In Favour Of Respondent (Dismiss) Following Trial
This form records a judgment where the Respondent has been found in favour following a trial. You use it when the court officially rules that the other party (the Respondent) won the case after proceedings have gone through a full trial process. It confirms this specific outcome to the relevant parties and the Courts Service.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 49.09 Judgment In Favour Of Respondent (Dismiss) Following Trial
This form records a judgment where the Respondent has been found in favour following a trial. You use it when the court officially rules that the other party (the Respondent) won the case after proceedings have gone through a full trial process. It confirms this specific outcome to the relevant parties and the Courts Service.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not file this form until the judge has formally pronounced the 'Judgment In Favour Of Respondent'.
- 2Failing to include the correct Case Number/File Reference.
- 3Stating the wrong party as the Respondent.
- 4Submitting before the trial verdict is officially recorded by the court.
- 5Missing the date the judgment was actually delivered.
Plain English
Simply put, someone went to trial, and the judge decided the Respondent won. You use Form 49.09 to tell everyone that official decision. This signals the end of the dispute in favour of the person who was defending themselves (the Respondent).
Submission Date
- Filing date: The submission should occur as soon as the judgment is finalised. Filing late means official records might show a delay in case resolution.
- 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 specifically when a full court trial has taken place.
- The ruling must be in favour of the Respondent (the party defending or responding to the claim).
- It is used when the case was dismissed against the Claimant after going through trial proceedings.
- Do not use this if the matter was settled before trial, unless the settlement itself confirms a judgment in favour of the Respondent.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Judgment In Favour Of Claimant
Use this when the claimant wins after trial.
✓ Check the specific outcome noted on the court order.
49.08 Judgment In Favour Of Claimant
Settlement Agreement Confirmation
If you settled before the final ruling, use this instead.
✓ Ensure the settlement clearly names the Respondent as the successful party.
Default Judgment (No Trial)
Use this if the other side failed to appear at trial.
✓ Confirm that the judgment was entered by default, not after a full hearing.
Deadline or filing window
The submission should occur as soon as the judgment is finalised. Filing late means official records might show a delay in case resolution.
Before you submit
- 1Fill out all sections completely; leave no boxes blank if possible.
- 2Use black ink only when completing by hand.
- 3Ensure dates are in DD/MM/YYYY format.
- 4Double-check that the Respondent's name is correctly placed in the designated field.
- 5Attach a certified copy of the actual Court Order to support this form.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on Form 49.09 accurately.
- 2Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service.
- 3Make copies for your own records before submission.
- 4Submit the original form (and supporting documents) to the relevant Circuit/District Court office.
- 5Confirm receipt of the filed document with the administrative staff.
Known limitations
- 1This form only confirms a judgment *after* trial; it does not cover judgments made by summary application.
- 2The specific details of the dismissal are noted on this form, but the full legal reasoning is in the accompanying court order.
- 3It does not replace notification to other bodies like Revenue or CRO unless specified.
- 4If the case was dismissed without a formal trial, you may need an alternate 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 document used to record a formal judgment when the Respondent wins after a trial. It confirms this specific outcome within the Courts Service of Ireland records.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date printed on the form against the actual court order date.
- Verify the parties' names match exactly as they appear in the Court file.
- Ensure the specific nature of the dismissal (e.g., dismissed with costs) is recorded.
- Confirm the case number listed matches the Courts Service record.
- Look for any notations regarding appeal rights on this version.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm Number: 49.09
- SRCForm Name: Judgment In Favour Of Respondent (Dismiss) Following Trial
- SRCContext: Records a successful outcome for the Respondent after trial
Common confusion points
Mistaking this for a 'Settlement' document when it is a formal *judgment* following trial.
Failing to attach the actual official Court Order as proof.
Using this form when the case was dismissed by default without a hearing.
Not clearly stating what the judgment entails (e.g., dismissal with costs awarded).
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