58.29  Summons - Courts (No. 2) Act, 1986 Section 5

What this form is for

• • Use this form to initiate legal proceedings under the Courts (No. 2) Act, 1986
• • Use when you need to notify a defendant of legal action
• • Use when starting a civil case in an Irish court
• • Do not use for criminal proceedings - different forms apply
• • Do not use for family law matters - specific family law forms are required

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Statute of limitations deadlines apply to different types of legal claims. Check the specific time limit for your type of claim as delays could result in your case being time-barred.

Before you submit

• • Verify all defendant details are accurate
• • Ensure the court name and address are correct
• • Check that the claim amount is properly stated
• • Confirm the correct court fee has been paid
• • Ensure the form is properly signed
• • Check that all required supporting documents are included

How to file this form

1. 1Complete the summons form with all required information
2. 2Calculate and pay the appropriate court fee
3. 3Make copies of the completed form for your records
4. 4Submit the form to the relevant court office
5. 5Arrange for proper service of the summons to the defendant
6. 6Keep proof of service for your records
7. 7Attend any required court hearings

Known limitations

• • Not confirmed in official source
• • This form may not be suitable for all types of legal claims
• • Electronic submission may not be available for all courts
• • Specific procedures may vary by court type
• • Legal advice may be necessary for complex cases