49.09 Judgment In Favour Of Respondent (Dismiss) Following Trial

What this form is for

• • Use this form when the respondent has won at trial and the case needs to be formally dismissed
• • This is specifically for trial judgments, not for settlements or other case resolutions
• • Use when you need to record a formal court decision in favor of the respondent
• • Use when the court has dismissed the claimant's case entirely

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is typically no specific deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted promptly after the judgment is delivered to ensure the decision is formally recorded without delay.

Before you submit

• • Confirm all case numbers are correct
• • Verify all parties are properly identified
• • Check that the judgment details accurately reflect the court's decision
• • Ensure all required signatures are present
• • Confirm the form is complete and no sections are left blank
• • Make a copy for your records before submitting

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct form 49.09 from the court or Courts Service website
2. 2Fill in all required case details including parties, case number, and judgment specifics
3. 3Review the completed form for accuracy and completeness
4. 4Submit to the appropriate court office using the preferred method
5. 5Obtain a receipt or confirmation of filing

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to trial judgments, not other types of court decisions
• • It does not cover enforcement of the judgment, which requires separate procedures
• • The form may not be suitable for cases involving specific types of claims
• • Additional documentation may be required depending on the nature of the case