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Form 53B.02 European Small Claims Procedure: Notice Of Motion For Refusal, Stay Or Limitation Of Enforcement
This form is part of the European Small Claims Procedure. It allows a party in a small claims case to formally ask the court for action regarding enforcement. You use it when you want the court to refuse, pause (stay), or limit how a judgment can be enforced.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 53B.02 European Small Claims Procedure: Notice Of Motion For Refusal, Stay Or Limitation Of Enforcement
This form is part of the European Small Claims Procedure. It allows a party in a small claims case to formally ask the court for action regarding enforcement. You use it when you want the court to refuse, pause (stay), or limit how a judgment can be enforced.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to specify *which* action (Refusal, Stay, or Limitation) you are requesting!
- 2Failing to clearly state the specific relief sought (Refusal vs. Stay vs. Limitation).
- 3Missing crucial details about the underlying small claims judgment number.
- 4Submitting the form too late after enforcement has commenced.
- 5Not attaching evidence supporting your request for limitation or stay.
Plain English
If someone wins a small claim against you in Ireland and tries to collect money, this form lets you tell the judge 'Hold on!' It asks the court to either reject their request, put it on hold temporarily, or restrict how they can take action.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The exact deadline depends on when enforcement started. Check your case documents; often, there is a short window after the judgment date.
- 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 you have a small claims judgment but want the court to refuse enforcement altogether.
- Use it if you want the court to pause (stay) the enforcement process temporarily while something else is being sorted out.
- Select this form if you believe the way the judgment will be enforced needs to be limited or restricted in some way.
- This is specific to cases under the European Small Claims Procedure rules.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Want to start a small claim?
Use this form only when you need court action *after* judgment.
✓ Check if your case is already before the court.
Need to appeal the whole decision?
This form focuses on enforcement, not overturning the initial ruling itself.
✓ Review the specific small claims rules for appeals.
Want to challenge the claim itself?
Use this if you are arguing about whether the debt is valid, rather than how it's collected.
✓ Check your case documents for the exact stage of proceedings.
Need a general court application form?
This form specifies the European Small Claims context; others might be broader.
✓ See what other forms are listed alongside 53B.02.
Deadline or filing window
The exact deadline depends on when enforcement started. Check your case documents; often, there is a short window after the judgment date.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in all sections completely; do not leave blanks if possible.
- 2Ensure you correctly identify which specific action you are requesting (Refusal, Stay, or Limitation).
- 3Attach copies of the relevant judgment or court order this motion relates to.
- 4Provide clear details about *why* you need the refusal, stay, or limitation.
- 5Sign and date the form properly.
- 6Ensure your contact details match records held by the Courts Service.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all fields on Form 53B.02 accurately.
- 2Attach supporting documentation as required by the local court rules.
- 3File the form at the appropriate District or Circuit Court office handling your small claim case.
- 4If filing electronically, upload it via the designated Courts Service portal (e.g., through a specific online application).
- 5Keep a copy of the fully executed and stamped form for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This motion is only valid within the scope of the European Small Claims Procedure.
- 2The court must have already issued a judgment or decision before you can use this notice.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: There might be specific regional variations in how the Courts Service accepts these motions.
- 4It does not guarantee that the court will grant your request; it only asks for action.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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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Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland.
- SRCForm Number: 53B.02.
- SRCProcedure Context: European Small Claims Procedure.
- SRCPurpose: Notice Of Motion For Refusal, Stay Or Limitation Of Enforcement.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Stay' vs. 'Limitation': A stay stops action; limitation restricts *how* it can happen (e.g., only allowing enforcement via specific property).
Thinking this is a general application: This form requires you to state *what* you want the court to do regarding enforcement, not just ask for a hearing.
Not knowing which party needs to file: The person who wishes to benefit from the refusal/stay/limitation files it (usually the losing party or the debtor).
Mistaking this for an appeal notice: An appeal challenges the ruling; this motion acts on the *result* of the ruling.
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