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Form 70.1 Summons (Objection To The Grant Of A Wine Retailer's On-Licence) - Refreshment Houses (Ireland) Act 1860
This form is a formal Summons filed with the Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS). It specifically allows someone to formally lodge an objection against the granting of a Wine Retailer's On-Licence under the Refreshment Houses (Ireland) Act 1860. You use this when you disagree with someone getting a new licence.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 70.1 Summons (Objection To The Grant Of A Wine Retailer's On-Licence) - Refreshment Houses (Ireland) Act 1860
This form is a formal Summons filed with the Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS). It specifically allows someone to formally lodge an objection against the granting of a Wine Retailer's On-Licence under the Refreshment Houses (Ireland) Act 1860. You use this when you disagree with someone getting a new licence.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to state *why* you are objecting; just saying 'objection' isn't enough.
- 2Failing to specify the correct On-Licence number.
- 3Missing the formal signature of the objector.
- 4Submitting after the statutory objection window closes.
- 5Not clearly detailing the grounds of the objection (e.g., proximity, competition).
Plain English
Think of this as your official 'No!' card for a liquor license application. If a business wants an on-licence to sell wine in Ireland, and you think they shouldn't get it, you fill out this form to tell the courts why.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The deadline is usually tied to the public notice period for the licence application. Check the official publication date on the relevant COURTS file.
- 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 disagree with someone receiving a new Wine Retailer's On-Licence.
- This is specifically for objections related to Refreshment Houses (Ireland) Act 1860 licenses.
- File it if the licensing authority plans to grant an licence and you want to challenge that decision.
- Do not use this form if you are objecting to a renewal, unless specified otherwise on the notice.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Objection to Pub Licence
Check local CRO/Courts notices for specific forms
✓ Confirm required number first
General licence appeal
Use this if the objection is broader than just the wine retailer part
✓ See what notice you received
Application for new On-Licence (if you are applying)
You use a different form to apply, but this 70.1 challenges it
✓ Check the application documents provided
Deadline or filing window
The deadline is usually tied to the public notice period for the licence application. Check the official publication date on the relevant COURTS file.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in all sections completely; do not leave blanks unless explicitly allowed.
- 2Ensure your full name and address match official records.
- 3Clearly state the licence number or application reference being objected to.
- 4Sign and date the form at the designated spot.
- 5Attach copies of any relevant documentation (e.g., the notice you received).
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 70.1 entirely.
- 2Gather all supporting evidence related to your objection.
- 3Submit the completed form and evidence to the appropriate Courts Service office or online portal.
- 4Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records.
- 5Pay any required filing fee (if applicable).
Known limitations
- 1This form only addresses objections under the 1860 Act; other licence types may require different summonses.
- 2The validity period of this objection is not confirmed in official source, check the notice you received.
- 3It does not guarantee your objection will be successful; it only lodges the challenge.
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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 a formal Summons lodged via the Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS). It remains the standard way to formally object to a proposed Wine Retailer's On-Licence under the 1860 Act.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if there have been recent updates to the required supporting documentation list.
- Verify the current year/date format expected by COURTS.
- Confirm if any specific section headings have changed since last use.
- Ensure you are using Form 70.1 and not a related variation.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 02/11/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 70.1
- SRCAct Referenced: Refreshment Houses (Ireland) Act 1860
- SRCPurpose: Objection to Wine Retailer's On-Licence Grant
Common confusion points
Confusing this Summons with an appeal; they are related but distinct actions.
Not knowing *why* you object (e.g., noise, competition, poor reputation).
Failing to reference the exact licence application number being challenged.
Assuming filing it automatically stops the grant process.
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