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Form 10A – Notice of motion for judgment by default of defence
Form 10A is a legal document used to request a judgment by default when a defendant has failed to file a defence within the required time period in Irish court proceedings. This form is typically used when the plaintiff wants the court to rule in their favor due to the defendant's non-response.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 10A – Notice of motion for judgment by default of defence
Form 10A is a legal document used to request a judgment by default when a defendant has failed to file a defence within the required time period in Irish court proceedings. This form is typically used when the plaintiff wants the court to rule in their favor due to the defendant's non-response.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is failing to properly serve the defendant with this notice of motion.
- 2Incorrect case details leading to rejection
- 3Failure to properly serve the defendant
- 4Missing required supporting documentation
- 5Incorrectly calculating the defence deadline
Plain English
This form helps you ask the court to make a decision in your favor if the other side hasn't responded to your legal claim within the time limit. It's not about proving your case again, but about pointing out that the other side didn't follow court rules.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be filed after the defence deadline has passed but within any time limits set by court rules for bringing a motion. Check with the specific court registry for exact timing requirements.
- 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 the defendant has failed to file a defence within the time limit
- Use when you want the court to rule in your favor without a full hearing
- Use only after the statutory period for filing a defence has expired
- Do not use if the defendant has filed an extension request that was granted
- Use when you have already served the original claim document on the defendant
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Defendant filed a defence
Different grounds needed
✓ Verify which form matches your situation
Form 10B (Notice of motion for judgment on grounds of insufficiency)
Defendant filed an extension request
Different timing requirements
✓ Check if extension was granted before proceeding
Wait for extension period to expire
Need to enforce an existing judgment
Different legal process
✓ Verify you have a judgment already
Form 52 (Enforcement of judgment)
Multiple defendants with mixed responses
Partial default requires specific approach
✓ Identify which defendants have not responded
Form 10A with specific defendants named
Deadline or filing window
The form must be filed after the defence deadline has passed but within any time limits set by court rules for bringing a motion. Check with the specific court registry for exact timing requirements.
Before you submit
- 1Verify all case details are correct and complete
- 2Confirm the defendant has not filed a defence or extension
- 3Check that you are using the current version of the form
- 4Ensure proper service on the defendant according to court rules
- 5Prepare all required supporting documents
- 6Calculate any required amounts correctly
- 7Verify filing fees and payment method
- 8Check if electronic filing is available for your case
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 10A with accurate information
- 2Prepare any required supporting documents
- 3Ensure proper service on the defendant as per court rules
- 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
- 5Pay any required filing fees
- 6Obtain proof of filing for your records
- 7Wait for court notification of the hearing date
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies when the defendant has failed to file a defence
- 2Court may still require a hearing if there are disputed facts
- 3Does not apply if the defendant has a valid reason for late defence
- 4Cannot be used if the court has already made a decision on the case
- 5Does not guarantee judgment if grounds are insufficient
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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify you have the latest version of Form 10A
- Check if court rules regarding service have changed
- Confirm if electronic filing options are available for your case type
- Ensure the form format meets current court requirements
- Check if any new supporting documents are required
- Verify if fees have changed for this form
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 10/08/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and name confirmed from Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose inferred from form name and legal context
- SRCFiling procedures based on standard Irish court practices
- SRCService requirements based on standard legal procedure
- SRCElectronic filing availability not confirmed in official source
- SRCCurrent version status not confirmed in official source
- SRCSpecific time limits not confirmed in official source
- SRCRequired supporting documents not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Confusion about when the defence period has expired
Uncertainty about proper service requirements
Mistaking this form for other motion forms
Not understanding that this form requests judgment without a full hearing
Confusion about whether to include evidence or just legal arguments
Uncertainty about filing fees and payment methods
Not knowing if electronic filing is available for their case type
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