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Form 51A.03 Statutory Declaration To Accompany Application For Summons Under Enforcement Of Court Orders Act 1926, Section 15(1)
This form is a Statutory Declaration (Form 51A.03) used when applying for a Summons. The summons is issued under the Enforcement of Court Orders Act 1926, specifically referencing Section 15(1).
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 51A.03 Statutory Declaration To Accompany Application For Summons Under Enforcement Of Court Orders Act 1926, Section 15(1)
This form is a Statutory Declaration (Form 51A.03) used when applying for a Summons. The summons is issued under the Enforcement of Court Orders Act 1926, specifically referencing Section 15(1).
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to have the form properly witnessed and signed!
- 2Forgetting to declare all necessary facts
- 3Not having an authorised witness sign the declaration
- 4Filing without the main Summons Application
- 5Incorrectly citing Section 15(1)
Plain English
Simply put, this is a sworn statement you attach to an application asking the Courts Service to issue a formal court order (a Summons). You use it when you need legal action taken to enforce an existing court decision.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The deadline is tied directly to when you need the court order enforced. Submit it as soon as possible after deciding to apply.
- 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
- You need this form when applying to the Courts Service for a Summons.
- The application must specifically fall under the Enforcement of Court Orders Act 1926, Section 15(1).
- Use it as the declaration that supports your main summons application.
- It is used when an existing court order needs enforcement via a formal summons.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Applying for a different type of Order
The specific form depends on the nature of the order sought.
✓ Check the Courts Service portal first.
Not confirmed in official source (check CRO/Courts website)
General Court Application Support
If your application isn't strictly under Section 15(1), a different supporting declaration might be needed.
✓ Read the instructions carefully.
Form 51A.03 (or similar declaration form)
Applying for a Judgment/Order without an existing one
This form is tied to enforcing *existing* orders, not necessarily creating new ones from scratch.
✓ Confirm the basis of your request.
Submitting evidence only (no summons application)
If you are just providing proof, a simpler declaration might suffice instead of this full package.
✓ Look for 'Declaration of Evidence' forms.
Deadline or filing window
The deadline is tied directly to when you need the court order enforced. Submit it as soon as possible after deciding to apply.
Before you submit
- 1The document must be properly signed by the person making the declaration.
- 2Ensure all required sections (e.g., declarant details) are fully completed.
- 3Confirm the date of signing matches the application submission date.
- 4Verify that the specific reference to 'Enforcement Of Court Orders Act 1926, Section 15(1)' is present and correct.
- 5Check that any supporting documents referenced in the declaration are attached.
- 6If submitting digitally, ensure the scanned copy is legible.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 51A.03 clearly and legibly.
- 2Sign the declaration where indicated (this makes it official).
- 3Attach this signed form to your main Summons Application paperwork.
- 4Submit the complete package to the appropriate Courts Service office or via the designated online portal.
- 5Keep a copy of the fully executed form for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This declaration only supports an application for a Summons under Section 15(1); it is not the summons itself.
- 2The validity relies on the underlying Court Order being enforceable and valid.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: Specific court offices might require additional local endorsement beyond the standard statutory requirement.
- 4It does not guarantee that the Summons will be granted, only that you have properly declared the facts supporting it.
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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 a specific Statutory Declaration (Form 51A.03) required for court applications. It remains the standard document when seeking a summons under Section 15(1) of the Enforcement of Court Orders Act 1926.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date stamp on the form to ensure it is current.
- Verify if there have been any recent changes to the required fields or wording related to Section 15(1).
- Confirm whether the Courts Service has introduced a digital version requirement for this specific declaration.
- Ensure the title precisely matches: 'Statutory Declaration To Accompany Application For Summons Under Enforcement Of Court Orders Act 1926, Section 15(1)'.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 51A.03
- SRCDocument Type: Statutory Declaration
- SRCLegal Basis: Enforcement Of Court Orders Act 1926, Section 15(1)
Common confusion points
Confusing this declaration with a simple affidavit (though they are related, the statutory declaration has specific legal weight).
Believing that filling out the form automatically grants the summons; it only supports the request.
Not knowing *why* Section 15(1) is relevant to your case—the declaration must align perfectly with that section's requirements.
Forgetting to sign or date the document, rendering the entire application weak.
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