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C. Costs incurred during course of Trial/Settlement and up to Determination of Proceedings
This form details the costs that have been spent while a legal case is active. It covers expenses from when the trial or settlement process started right up until the final decision (determination) is reached in court.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - C. Costs incurred during course of Trial/Settlement and up to Determination of Proceedings
This form details the costs that have been spent while a legal case is active. It covers expenses from when the trial or settlement process started right up until the final decision (determination) is reached in court.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to specify the exact start and end dates of the cost period.
- 2Failing to list costs incurred before the trial/settlement phase began.
- 3Incorrectly calculating or rounding the total expenses.
- 4Not attaching supporting documentation (receipts) for every listed cost.
- 5Submitting the form too late after the case has been determined.
Plain English
Think of this as an official breakdown of all the bills for your Irish court case. You use it to tell the Courts Service exactly how much money has been spent on lawyers, experts, and proceedings before everything wraps up.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The specific deadline is not confirmed in official source, but it must be filed promptly after the final determination of proceedings.
- 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 tracking expenses during an active legal case in Irish courts.
- It covers costs from the start of the trial/settlement phase to the final determination.
- Do not use this if you are only claiming initial filing fees or pre-trial preparation costs (unless specified).
- This is for documenting incurred costs, not necessarily calculating final tax liabilities.
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Initial Filing Costs
Used before the trial/settlement phase begins
✓ Check if your claim covers initial fees.
Judgment/Order Costs
Use this if you are claiming costs *after* a final judgment has been issued
✓ Ensure determination date aligns with the order.
Settlement Agreement Costs
Use this specifically when agreeing to terms outside of formal trial proceedings
✓ Confirm settlement date matches the form's scope.
CRO Filing Fees
Used for costs related to company registration filings (CRO)
✓ Check if your case is linked to a CRO matter.
Deadline or filing window
The specific deadline is not confirmed in official source, but it must be filed promptly after the final determination of proceedings.
Before you submit
- 1All expense items must be clearly itemised (e.g., barrister fees, travel).
- 2Attach receipts or invoices for every claimed expenditure.
- 3Ensure the start and end dates align with the trial/settlement timeline.
- 4Verify that the claimant's name and case details are 100% accurate.
- 5Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service of Ireland.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form C thoroughly.
- 2Gather supporting documentation (receipts) for every cost listed.
- 3Review the dates to ensure they cover the full trial/settlement period up to determination.
- 4Sign and date the form in the designated area.
- 5Submit the completed form, along with evidence, to the relevant Court office or via the Courts Service portal.
Known limitations
- 1This form details costs incurred; it does not guarantee reimbursement.
- 2It is not a substitute for formal legal advice regarding allowable deductions.
- 3The specific limits on what counts as an 'incurred cost' are detailed in related court rules, not confirmed in official source.
- 4If the case involves multiple jurisdictions (e.g., Dublin and Cork), ensure all relevant costs are itemised.
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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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- Check the document header for the specific version number.
- Verify the date of issue on the form itself.
- Ensure the Court/Circuit name listed matches your case location.
- Confirm the relevant Case Number is correctly entered.
- Review if any new cost categories have been introduced in this version.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 05/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: C. Costs incurred during course of Trial/Settlement and up to Determination of Proceedings
- SRCPurpose: Documenting expenses within the active litigation period.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific rules governing allowable costs.
Common confusion points
Mistaking 'Costs Incurred' for 'Legal Fees Paid': Costs incurred are broader and include disbursements (like travel), not just fees.
Not knowing when 'Determination' occurs: It is the final date the court officially concludes the matter, even if settlement happened earlier.
Confusing this form with a simple invoice: This document requires context—it must relate to an active case file.
Forgetting to itemise small expenses: Don't lump everything under one heading; list them individually where possible.
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