Form 101.3 – Recognisance (Appeal In Civil Cases)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when appealing a civil case decision in Ireland
• • Required when the court has ordered a recognisance for the appeal
• • Necessary for both monetary and non-monetary recognisances
• • Must be used even if no recognisance amount is specified (zero amount)
• • Different from forms used for criminal appeals or other court procedures

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The recognisance form must be submitted within the timeframe specified in your Notice of Appeal documents, typically 14 days after filing the Notice of Appeal, but always verify the specific deadline for your case.

Before you submit

• • Verify all parties' names and addresses are correct
• • Confirm the case reference number matches your appeal documents
• • Check that the recognisance amount is appropriate for your case
• • Ensure all required signatures are present
• • Verify you're using the most current version of the form
• • Confirm payment of any required fees
• • Make a copy for your records before submitting

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct version of Form 101.3 from the Courts Service website
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate case and party information
3. 3Determine the appropriate recognisance amount based on court guidelines
4. 4Sign and date the form in all required places
5. 5Submit the form to the appropriate court office by the deadline
6. 6Pay any required fees
7. 7Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records

Known limitations

• • This form is only for civil case appeals in Ireland
• • The recognisance amount may be determined by court rules or judges
• • Digital submission options may be limited in some court districts
• • The form may not be accepted if completed in pencil
• • Some courts may require additional documentation