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Form 51A.06 Summons On Failure To Comply With An Instalment Order
This form is a Summons issued by the Courts Service of Ireland under Form 51A.06. Use it when someone has failed to follow the terms of an existing Instalment Order granted in court. It formally notifies parties about this non-compliance.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 51A.06 Summons On Failure To Comply With An Instalment Order
This form is a Summons issued by the Courts Service of Ireland under Form 51A.06. Use it when someone has failed to follow the terms of an existing Instalment Order granted in court. It formally notifies parties about this non-compliance.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to reference the original Instalment Order number on Form 51A.06.
- 2Failing to attach proof/evidence of missed payments.
- 3Incorrectly referencing the original Instalment Order number.
- 4Submitting it to the wrong local District Court office.
- 5Not clearly stating which instalment payment was defaulted upon.
Plain English
Simply put, if someone agreed to pay money back slowly (an instalment order) but hasn't kept up with their payments, this form is used to officially tell them they are in breach. It acts as a formal warning or summons from the Irish Courts.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no single universal deadline; submission must happen promptly after the payment due date passes, depending on the urgency of enforcement required by the court.
- 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 when a party has breached an existing Instalment Order.
- It notifies others that compliance with agreed payments or terms is lacking.
- Do not use this if the order hasn't been granted yet; use a different notice instead.
- This is specifically for failure to comply, not just a request for variation.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need to *start* an Instalment Order
Use this if the order hasn't been set yet.
✓ Check the specific court requirement.
Want to *change* an existing Instalment Order
This form is for failure, not modification requests.
✓ Verify the exact nature of the breach.
Need a general notice about court proceedings
If it's not specifically about instalment failure, check other summons forms.
✓ Confirm if the issue relates to payments.
The original order was never served/received
This form assumes the order *was* granted and known by the parties.
✓ Ensure service records are up-to-date.
Deadline or filing window
There is no single universal deadline; submission must happen promptly after the payment due date passes, depending on the urgency of enforcement required by the court.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all required sections of Form 51A.06 are fully completed, not left blank.
- 2Confirm the details of the original Instalment Order match precisely.
- 3Verify the exact nature of the 'Failure to Comply' is clearly stated (e.g., missed payment date, underpayment).
- 4Ensure all party names and addresses are current according to CRO records or service documents.
- 5Check that the correct court name and jurisdiction are listed at the top.
- 6If applicable, attach proof of non-compliance (e.g., bank statement extract) as an exhibit.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on Form 51A.06 using clear handwriting or digital input.
- 2Sign the form where indicated by the Courts Service template.
- 3Attach supporting documentation proving the failure to comply.
- 4Submit the completed form to the relevant Court Office (physical drop-off or online portal).
- 5Request a stamped copy or confirmation number upon submission.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not dictate *how* the non-compliance will be dealt with; it only notifies the failure.
- 2The specific deadline for responding to this summons is not confirmed in official source, check local court rules.
- 3Filing this form does not automatically mean a penalty has been imposed.
- 4If the original Instalment Order was made via an online portal submission (e.g., CRO), ensure you reference that system.
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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 Form 51A.06 is a formal Summons issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It serves as official notice when someone has not followed an existing Instalment Order.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the presiding court's specific template has been updated.
- Verify the current required format for party names (e.g., full legal name vs. trading name).
- Confirm whether the designated payment schedule fields have changed.
- Look for any changes in the issuing official's signature block requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 51A.06
- SRCPurpose: Summons on Failure To Comply With An Instalment Order
- SRCContext: Formal notification of breach against an existing court order.
Common confusion points
Confusing it with a simple payment request; this is a formal notification of *failure*.
Not clearly stating which clause or term of the original order was breached.
Using outdated details from an old version of the Instalment Order.
Filing it in the wrong court office if the matter spans multiple jurisdictions.
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