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Form 51B.03 Notice Of Motion On Application To The Court For Sale Of Chattels
This form is a Notice of Motion (Form 51B.03) filed with the Courts Service of Ireland. It signals that someone is asking the Court for permission to sell movable property, known as chattels.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 51B.03 Notice Of Motion On Application To The Court For Sale Of Chattels
This form is a Notice of Motion (Form 51B.03) filed with the Courts Service of Ireland. It signals that someone is asking the Court for permission to sell movable property, known as chattels.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to accurately describe *what* is being sold; vague descriptions cause delays.
- 2Incorrectly identifying the specific Court to file with.
- 3Omitting details about who owns the chattels.
- 4Failing to attach necessary supporting documentation (if required).
- 5Using an outdated version of Form 51B.03.
Plain English
If you need a judge's official go-ahead to sell items like furniture or equipment, this form tells the court what you want. Essentially, it’s your formal request to start the process of selling those goods legally within Ireland.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There isn't a fixed deadline listed on the form itself. However, you must file it promptly after deciding the sale needs court approval.
- 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 you need the Court's permission to sell items like furniture, equipment, or goods.
- File it when a sale isn't automatic and requires judicial approval first.
- It is used as the formal 'notice' that starts the process of asking the Court for that sale order.
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Use this form or another form?
Sale already agreed with parties
This form initiates the request, others might follow up or cover different aspects of the sale agreement.
✓ Check if a consent order is already in place.
Application for specific directions on sale
If you need more than just permission to sell, but also guidance on *how* to sell it (e.g., auction terms), check other forms.
✓ Look at the specific request details within your application documents.
Sale of land/property (not chattels)
This is for movable goods only. Land requires a separate property filing.
✓ Confirm the asset being sold is not real estate.
Deadline or filing window
There isn't a fixed deadline listed on the form itself. However, you must file it promptly after deciding the sale needs court approval.
Before you submit
- 1The applicant's full name and address are clearly printed.
- 2The specific court where the motion is being made is correctly identified.
- 3A clear description of the chattels to be sold is provided.
- 4The grounds for needing the sale (why it must happen) are stated within the form or attached documentation.
- 5All required signature blocks are completed by the applicant or solicitor.
- 6Ensure any necessary supporting affidavits or evidence documents are ready to attach.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all fields on Form 51B.03 thoroughly, avoiding blanks where information is needed.
- 2Sign and date the form according to the requirements of the Courts Service.
- 3Attach any supporting documents (e.g., inventory lists, valuation reports).
- 4Submit the physical or electronic copy to the relevant Court office/portal.
- 5Obtain a filed copy stamped by the court clerk for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form alone does not guarantee the sale; it only starts the application process.
- 2It does not specify the price to be achieved, just that permission is sought.
- 3The specific Court rules governing this motion are not detailed on the form itself (check local court guidelines).
- 4Not confirmed in official source: It does not state if an electronic filing portal submission requires extra metadata.
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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 Notice of Motion used when seeking a Court order to sell movable property (chattels). It remains active for applications within the Irish courts.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the designated Court or Circuit is listed correctly.
- Verify the current year and date references are accurate.
- Confirm any specific court rules referenced in the form have not changed recently.
- Ensure the title accurately reflects 'Notice Of Motion On Application To The Court For Sale Of Chattels'.
- Review instructions regarding service requirements for this version.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 51B.03
- SRCPurpose: Notice Of Motion On Application To The Court For Sale Of Chattels
- SRCContext: Used within the Irish judicial system for asset disposal.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific filing fee amount.
Common confusion points
Mistaking 'chattels' (movable goods) for fixtures (attached items like built-in cabinets).
Filing this form when a simple agreement between parties is sufficient without needing judicial sign-off.
Forgetting to state *why* the sale needs to happen (e.g., debt repayment, distribution of assets).
Not clearly identifying which specific court in Ireland should hear the motion.
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