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B. From Commencement to Trial/Settlement date.
This form (B) tracks the timeline from when a legal matter starts until it reaches either a trial or a settlement date within the Irish court system. It is used to formally document these key dates for a specific case file.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - B. From Commencement to Trial/Settlement date.
This form (B) tracks the timeline from when a legal matter starts until it reaches either a trial or a settlement date within the Irish court system. It is used to formally document these key dates for a specific case file.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure the Commencement Date matches the official court filing stamp exactly.
- 2Using an estimated settlement date instead of the actual agreed date.
- 3Failing to reference the correct Court or Case Number.
- 4Mistyping the Commencement Date (e.g., month/day swapped).
- 5Submitting it too late after a trial has already begun.
Plain English
Think of this as the official diary entry for your case in an Irish court. You use it to record exactly when things began and when they are expected to finish, either through a judge's decision or a negotiated agreement. This helps everyone involved keep track of where the legal process stands.
Submission Date
- Filing date: This form should be submitted as soon as possible after a key milestone occurs. There isn't a single universal deadline; it depends on when your case action triggers the need for this record.
- 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 formally document the start date of a specific court matter.
- It is needed once the case has reached a point where a trial or settlement date is set.
- If your case timeline needs updating after initial filing, use this form (B) to reflect those changes.
- This form focuses purely on the dates, not the details of the dispute itself.
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Case Details
Records when a matter begins and ends.
✓ Check if you need to record specific hearings too.
Initial Filing Notice
Documents the very first action taken by the parties.
✓ Use this before filling out Form B.
Pleadings Summary
Summarizes arguments, but Form B tracks when those arguments are heard.
✓ Check if your case is pre-trial or post-judgment.
Deadline or filing window
This form should be submitted as soon as possible after a key milestone occurs. There isn't a single universal deadline; it depends on when your case action triggers the need for this record.
Before you submit
- 1All required date fields must be filled in completely.
- 2The commencement date must pre-date the trial/settlement date.
- 3Ensure the case name and file number match the existing court record exactly.
- 4Verify that you have selected the correct type of conclusion (Trial or Settlement).
- 5Sign and date the form if a physical copy is required.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all relevant fields on Form B using clear, legible handwriting or digital input.
- 2Attach this completed form to the main case file documentation.
- 3Submit it to the appropriate court registry office in Ireland.
- 4If electronic filing is available through the Courts Service portal, upload it there.
Known limitations
- 1It only documents the start and end dates; specific hearing dates are not confirmed as mandatory fields.
- 2The form does not confirm the outcome (e.g., judgment for Plaintiff/Defendant) itself.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: It may require accompanying documentation to be fully valid.
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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 form officially tracks the timeline of a case from its start date to when it is either heard in court or settled. It serves as the formal record for key dates within an Irish legal file.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for any recent changes to date format requirements (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs MM/DD/YYYY).
- Ensure the specific court jurisdiction listed matches the current case file.
- Verify that the form version number corresponds with the latest guidance from COURTS.
- Confirm if there are new fields related to ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) dates.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 05/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Identifier: B
- SRCPurpose: Tracks timeline from Commencement to Trial/Settlement date
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific procedural rules governing its use are not detailed here.
Common confusion points
People sometimes confuse the 'Commencement Date' with the date of the first hearing.
It is often mistaken for a general status update; it specifically tracks the start-to-end timeline.
Not confirmed in official source: Some users forget to specify *which* trial or settlement this relates to if multiple are pending.
Don't use this form just to record an administrative delay—it needs a formal progression point.
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