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Form 60.5 Summons - Family Home Protection Act 1976 Section 9(4)
This is a Summons related to the Family Home Protection Act 1976, specifically under Section 9(4). You use this form when an action needs to be taken regarding family home protection rights.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 60.5 Summons - Family Home Protection Act 1976 Section 9(4)
This is a Summons related to the Family Home Protection Act 1976, specifically under Section 9(4). You use this form when an action needs to be taken regarding family home protection rights.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you correctly cite 'Family Home Protection Act 1976 Section 9(4)' on the form.
- 2Incorrectly identifying the summoning party
- 3Missing details about the family home address
- 4Failing to specify the exact S9(4) action required
- 5Submitting the form to the wrong local court office
Plain English
Think of this as official paperwork telling someone they have been formally summoned by the Courts. It relates directly to keeping a family home protected under Irish law. This summons kicks off or documents a specific legal step within that protection framework.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The specific deadline depends on when the need for protection arises. Always check the court diary or a solicitor's advice for precise timing.
- 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 to start legal action based on the rights granted by the Family Home Protection Act 1976.
- Specifically use it when the issue falls under Section 9(4) of that Act.
- This summons tells another party they must appear in court regarding family home protection.
- It is used when a simple letter or notice isn't enough to resolve the dispute.
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Use this form or another form?
Dispute over occupancy rights
This form specifically invokes Section 9(4) of the Act
✓ Check if your issue fits S.9(4) criteria first.
General Family Home Protection Issue
If the matter isn't strictly S.9(4), use the more general document
✓ Check the specific section cited in your case file.
Likely a different Summons or Notice
Application for Order (not just summons)
Use this if you are asking the court to *make* a decision, not just summon someone to appear
✓ Confirm what action is required.
May require Form 60.5 with an attached motion
Deadline or filing window
The specific deadline depends on when the need for protection arises. Always check the court diary or a solicitor's advice for precise timing.
Before you submit
- 1All required sections of Form 60.5 are completed (no blanks left).
- 2The correct parties involved (applicant/respondent) are clearly named.
- 3The specific grounds for needing protection under S.9(4) are detailed in the body.
- 4A clear request or 'prayer' to the Court is stated at the end.
- 5You have signed and dated the form correctly.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 60.5 clearly and accurately.
- 2Sign and date the summons where indicated.
- 3File the original form with the relevant County/Circuit Court office in Ireland.
- 4Serve a copy of the completed Summons on the other party according to court rules.
- 5Keep a dated receipt or proof of filing for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form alone does not guarantee a specific outcome; it only initiates action.
- 2It is tied specifically to Section 9(4) and cannot be used for all family home disputes.
- 3The required accompanying documents (if any) must match the form's requirements.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: Whether service via email or postal mail is sufficient.
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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 Summons used under Section 9(4) of the Family Home Protection Act 1976. It remains a key document for initiating specific family home protection actions.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date printed on the form against your current documents.
- Verify that Section 9(4) is correctly cited in the title/body.
- Ensure spaces for parties' names and addresses are clear and legible.
- Confirm if any new fields related to specific court rules have been added (not confirmed in official source).
- Check the designated Court where the summons must be served.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by the Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS).
- SRCOfficial Form Number is 60.5.
- SRCRelates specifically to the Family Home Protection Act 1976.
- SRCThe legal basis cited is Section 9(4).
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Applicant' with 'Respondent': Know who is starting the action versus who is being called to court.
Not understanding S.9(4): Assume it relates directly to a specific aspect of family home protection, not general rights.
Filing in the wrong Court: Ensure you use the correct local jurisdiction for service.
Mistaking this for an application form: A summons requires someone to *appear*; an application asks the court to *do* something.
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