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Form 95.8 Decree For Compensation For Damage To Property (In A Harbour Or Within One Mile Beyond The Coastal Boundary Or Removed Therefrom)
This is Form 95.8 from the Courts Service of Ireland. It is a formal decree used when seeking compensation for damage done to property located in or around Irish coastal areas. Use it specifically for incidents within a harbour or one mile beyond the coast.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 95.8 Decree For Compensation For Damage To Property (In A Harbour Or Within One Mile Beyond The Coastal Boundary Or Removed Therefrom)
This is Form 95.8 from the Courts Service of Ireland. It is a formal decree used when seeking compensation for damage done to property located in or around Irish coastal areas. Use it specifically for incidents within a harbour or one mile beyond the coast.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Double-check if your property is strictly within the harbour or exactly one mile from the coast.
- 2Not specifying the exact location of the damaged property.
- 3Failing to quantify the claimed financial loss accurately.
- 4Submitting it without a clear description of the damaging event.
- 5Using the wrong coastal boundary reference point.
Plain English
Think of this as an official request slip to the Irish courts. You use it when something damages your property near the sea. It confirms you are seeking payment for that damage under specific maritime rules.
Submission Date
- Filing date: While no universal deadline is listed here, claims must usually be lodged promptly after the damage occurs to remain valid in court.
- 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
- The damage occurred in a harbour area.
- The damaged property is within one mile of the official coastal boundary.
- The property was removed from the coastline but the damage relates to an incident there.
- You are seeking a formal 'Decree' for compensation, not just an informal claim.
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Use this form or another form?
Damage happened inland (not near coast)
Use this if the property is far from the sea boundary.
✓ Check form title carefully.
You are claiming a penalty, not compensation for damage
This form is specifically for 'Compensation For Damage'.
✓ Ensure your claim focuses on loss/injury to property.
The incident happened in an open sea area beyond 1 mile
Use this if the location exceeds the one-mile coastal boundary.
✓ Verify exact GPS coordinates against the map reference.
Potentially another specific decree
You are filing a simple notice of damage
This form is for a formal Decree, which requires court action.
✓ Do not use this if you only need to inform someone.
Deadline or filing window
While no universal deadline is listed here, claims must usually be lodged promptly after the damage occurs to remain valid in court.
Before you submit
- 1All sections requiring your details are completed clearly.
- 2The exact location of the damage is specified (e.g., name of harbour, coordinates).
- 3A description of the property damaged is provided.
- 4The nature and extent of the damage are fully detailed.
- 5You have attached supporting evidence/photos.
- 6All required signatures (claimant and potentially witness) are present.
How to file this form
- 1Fill out Form 95.8 completely using black ink.
- 2Attach all necessary documentation proving the damage occurred.
- 3Sign and date the form where indicated.
- 4Submit the completed package to the relevant Courts Service office (location depends on jurisdiction).
- 5Keep a copy of the fully submitted form for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not guarantee successful compensation; it initiates the process.
- 2The maximum amount payable is not confirmed in official source.
- 3It only covers damage within or around the specified coastal zones, not all Irish property.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: Specific requirements for accompanying affidavits.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date printed on the top right corner.
- Confirm the Courts Service of Ireland logo/branding is current.
- Verify the specific wording regarding the 'one mile beyond the coastal boundary' clause has not changed.
- Look for any updated instruction footnotes regarding required annexes.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 02/11/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm Number: 95.8
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCPurpose: Decree For Compensation For Damage To Property
- SRCGeographical Scope: In a Harbour Or Within One Mile Beyond The Coastal Boundary Or Removed Therefrom
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific application jurisdiction within the Republic of Ireland.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Coastal Boundary' vs. 'Harbour boundary'.
Not knowing whether to claim damage *in* a harbour or just *near* it.
Assuming this form covers damage caused by another party (liability) when it is the decree itself.
Forgetting to specify if the property was removed from the coast after the incident.
Using this form when the damage happened offshore but outside the one-mile limit.
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