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Form 102.6 – Certificate Of Refusal To State A Case
Form 102.6 is a Certificate Of Refusal To State A Case issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. This formal document records when a party refuses to state or acknowledge their case in legal proceedings.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 102.6 – Certificate Of Refusal To State A Case
Form 102.6 is a Certificate Of Refusal To State A Case issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. This formal document records when a party refuses to state or acknowledge their case in legal proceedings.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure all parties are properly notified when filing this certificate.
- 2Incomplete form details may lead to legal complications
- 3Filing in the wrong court could cause delays
- 4Missing signatures may invalidate the certificate
- 5Incorrect case reference numbers can cause confusion
Plain English
This form creates an official record when someone involved in a court case refuses to state their position. It's used to document this refusal for the court's records.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no specific deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted promptly when a refusal to state a case occurs to prevent delays in 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 when a party refuses to state their case in legal proceedings
- Use to create an official record of the refusal
- Use when court intervention is required due to a party's refusal
- Use when formal documentation of the refusal is necessary for case progression
- Do not use for routine case submissions or standard court documents
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Deadline or filing window
There is no specific deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted promptly when a refusal to state a case occurs to prevent delays in proceedings.
Before you submit
- 1Verify all parties' details are correct
- 2Ensure the case reference number is accurate
- 3Check that the refusal is properly documented
- 4Confirm all required signatures are included
- 5Verify copies will be served on all parties
- 6Ensure the form is completed in full
- 7Check the correct court office for submission
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the official Form 102.6 from the Courts Service
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information
- 3Sign and date the form where required
- 4Prepare copies for all parties involved
- 5Submit to the appropriate court office
- 6Obtain proof of filing if submitting in person
- 7Serve copies on all parties as required by court rules
Known limitations
- 1This form only records the refusal, it doesn't resolve the underlying issue
- 2Additional court orders may be needed to compel the party to state their case
- 3The form may not be appropriate for all types of legal proceedings
- 4Court rules may vary for different types of cases
- 5Electronic filing options may not be available for all courts
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is the current version of Form 102.6 as issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. Always check the Courts Service website for any updates before use.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form is the latest version from Courts Service website
- Check that court rules regarding refusal to state a case haven't changed
- Confirm the procedure for serving this form on all parties remains current
- Ensure any recent amendments to court rules are reflected
- Check if electronic filing options have been updated
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name: Certificate Of Refusal To State A Case
- SRCIssuing agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm number: 102.6
- SRCPurpose: To document refusal to state a case in legal proceedings
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific filing procedures
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Required parties to serve copies
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Electronic filing availability
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Consequences of refusal to state a case
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with standard court applications
Not understanding when a refusal to state a case is appropriate
Uncertainty about who should complete and sign the form
Misunderstanding the consequences of refusing to state a case
Confusion about serving copies on all parties
Uncertainty about which court office to file with
Not knowing if electronic filing is an option
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