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Form 102.4 – Notice Of Application To State A Case - Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1857
This form is a Notice of Application to State a Case under the Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1857, used to formally request that a case be presented before an Irish court. It should be used when you need to initiate legal proceedings under this specific legislation.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 102.4 – Notice Of Application To State A Case - Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1857
This form is a Notice of Application to State a Case under the Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1857, used to formally request that a case be presented before an Irish court. It should be used when you need to initiate legal proceedings under this specific legislation.
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Scan points- 1Ensure all case details are accurate and complete before submitting to avoid rejection.
- 2Incomplete form information
- 3Missing signatures or dates
- 4Incorrect case details
- 5Failure to include required supporting documents
Plain English
This form helps you tell the Irish courts that you want to present a case under the Summary Jurisdiction Act. It's a formal way to start a legal process in the Irish court system for matters covered by this law.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no specific deadline mentioned for this form, but it should be submitted as soon as you decide to initiate proceedings under the Summary Jurisdiction Act to avoid any potential time bars.
- 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 initiating legal proceedings under the Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1857
- Use this form when you need to formally request that a case be stated before the court
- Use this form for civil matters covered by the Summary Jurisdiction Act
- Use this form when you are the applicant in a case you want the court to hear
- Use this form instead of more general court forms when the specific legislation applies
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Use this form or another form?
Simple civil dispute
For general civil matters not specifically covered by the Summary Jurisdiction Act
✓ Check if your case falls under specific legislation
Family law matter
For family law proceedings which have different procedures
✓ Verify if your case is family-related
Criminal case
For criminal matters which have different procedures
✓ Ensure you're not dealing with a criminal matter
Appeal against decision
For appealing a court decision
✓ Confirm if you're appealing rather than initiating
Enforcement of judgment
For enforcing a court judgment
✓ Check if you need to enforce an existing judgment
Deadline or filing window
There is no specific deadline mentioned for this form, but it should be submitted as soon as you decide to initiate proceedings under the Summary Jurisdiction Act to avoid any potential time bars.
Before you submit
- 1Form is completely filled out with all required information
- 2All signatures are present and dated
- 3Supporting documents are included as required
- 4Correct filing fee is included or payment method provided
- 5Form is submitted to the appropriate court office
- 6A copy of the form is retained for your records
- 7Form is signed by all necessary parties
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct Form 102.4 from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about your case
- 3Gather all required supporting documents
- 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
- 5Pay any required filing fees
- 6Obtain a receipt or proof of submission
- 7Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
Known limitations
- 1This form is specifically for use under the Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1857
- 2It may not be suitable for all types of legal matters
- 3The court may reject applications that do not meet specific criteria
- 4Legal representation may be necessary for complex cases
- 5The form does not guarantee that your case will be heard
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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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- Verify the current version of the form with the Courts Service website
- Check for any recent amendments to the Summary Jurisdiction Act that might affect this form
- Confirm the correct filing fees for the current year
- Ensure you're using the most recent edition of the form
- Check if any supporting documentation requirements have changed
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCRelated to Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1857
- SRCForm number: 102.4
- SRCPurpose: Notice of Application to State a Case
- SRCSpecific filing procedures not confirmed in official source
- SRCCurrent form version not confirmed in official source
- SRCSpecific filing fees not confirmed in official source
- SRCRequired supporting documents not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Confusion about whether this form applies to your specific situation
Uncertainty about which court office to submit the form to
Confusion about what constitutes a valid 'case' under the Summary Jurisdiction Act
Uncertainty about required supporting documentation
Confusion about applicable filing fees
Uncertainty about time limits for submitting the form
Confusion about whether legal representation is required
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