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Form 1 Notice of Application for Adjudication of Costs (Party and Party)
This is Form 1 from the Courts Service of Ireland. It serves as a formal notice when one party in a case asks the court to decide how much money (costs) should be paid between them. Use it specifically for 'Party and Party' disputes.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 1 Notice of Application for Adjudication of Costs (Party and Party)
This is Form 1 from the Courts Service of Ireland. It serves as a formal notice when one party in a case asks the court to decide how much money (costs) should be paid between them. Use it specifically for 'Party and Party' disputes.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to specify *which* costs you are applying for.
- 2Failing to name both parties correctly on the form.
- 3Not clearly stating whether costs are for the whole case or a specific part.
- 4Submitting it too late, missing the court's prescribed window.
- 5Omitting the required signature or date from the applicant.
Plain English
If you are involved in a legal case, this form tells the judge that you want them to rule on who owes what in terms of legal fees or expenses. It’s your official request to have the court calculate and approve the final costs award between the two sides. Think of it as asking for an official bill breakdown.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The deadline is usually set by the judge or the court calendar. Check your case file immediately to confirm the specific cut-off date.
- 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 one party needs the court to decide who pays what in a case.
- It applies specifically when the dispute is between two named parties ('Party and Party').
- Do not use this if you are applying for costs against a company or state body (unless it fits 'Party' criteria).
- Use this form when seeking adjudication of costs, meaning the court formally rules on the amount owed.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Adjudication between Party and Company
Use if the other side is a registered company.
✓ Check the opposing party's status.
Application for Costs (General)
If the dispute isn't strictly 'Party and Party', check other forms.
✓ Confirm the nature of the relationship.
Costs Assessment Order
This is what the court *issues*, not what you file to start it.
✓ Ensure your application matches the required order type.
Deadline or filing window
The deadline is usually set by the judge or the court calendar. Check your case file immediately to confirm the specific cut-off date.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure both parties involved in the dispute are clearly named on Form 1.
- 2Attach a clear statement detailing *why* you need costs adjudicated.
- 3Confirm the specific amount or basis of costs you are seeking adjudication for.
- 4Sign and date the form correctly (the applicant must sign).
- 5Verify that all required supporting documentation is included with the submission.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 1 fully, ensuring clear handwriting or digital input.
- 2Sign and date the document where indicated on the form.
- 3Gather all relevant evidence supporting your cost claim (e.g., invoices, receipts).
- 4Submit the completed Form 1 to the correct Court office/portal.
- 5Pay any required filing fee at the time of submission (if applicable).
Known limitations
- 1This form is only for adjudication; it does not automatically grant costs.
- 2It assumes a dispute strictly between two individuals or entities classified as 'Party'.
- 3The specific court where you file dictates the local rules of procedure.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: There may be related forms depending on the type of action (e.g., civil vs. family law).
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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 Form 1 from the Courts Service of Ireland. It remains the standard notice for disputes between two parties regarding case costs.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if any changes have been made to the 'Parties' section fields.
- Verify the current date/year printed on the form header.
- Confirm the specific court jurisdiction details listed are correct for your case.
- Look for updates regarding digital filing requirements (e.g., e-filing portal compatibility).
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 05/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm Name: Form 1 Notice of Application for Adjudication of Costs (Party and Party)
- SRCPurpose: Formal notice to the court regarding cost disputes.
- SRCContext: Used in civil/legal proceedings within the Irish courts.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Costs' with 'Damages': Costs are the legal fees; damages are the financial loss awarded.
Not knowing if you need to file this form yourself or have your solicitor do it for you.
Believing that filing Form 1 automatically means you win; it only starts the *process* of winning costs.
Mistaking 'Party' for a specific role (e.g., confusing 'Defendant Party' with 'Plaintiff Party').
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