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Form 12 – Affidavit grounding motion for summary judgment
This is Form 12 from the Courts Service of Ireland. It serves as an Affidavit that supports a motion for summary judgment. You use it when you want the court to decide your case without a full trial.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 12 – Affidavit grounding motion for summary judgment
This is Form 12 from the Courts Service of Ireland. It serves as an Affidavit that supports a motion for summary judgment. You use it when you want the court to decide your case without a full trial.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The biggest risk is failing to swear or affirm the document correctly.
- 2Not having a solicitor sign/witness the affidavit.
- 3Failing to clearly state *why* summary judgment is appropriate.
- 4Missing required supporting documentation (e.g., witness statements).
- 5Submitting it to the wrong court registry.
Plain English
Think of this form as sworn evidence in front of the Irish courts. You are swearing under oath that certain facts prove you should win quickly. This speeds up how the judge decides your dispute.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Check your specific court calendar, but generally, this must be filed before the hearing date scheduled for summary judgment.
- 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 you want the court to decide your case quickly, without a full trial.
- It acts as an Affidavit that provides evidence backing up your motion.
- Select this if the facts of your case are clear enough for immediate judgment.
- Do not use it if you expect significant disputes or complex factual arguments at trial.
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Use this form or another form?
Need to file a standard Motion but don't need affidavit support
Use this when the motion is simple and self-evident.
✓ Check court rules for exact substitution.
General Motion Form (if available)
Starting a completely new case action
This form supports a decision, not the start itself.
✓ Ensure you have the main claim document ready.
Need to challenge an existing judgment quickly
Use this if you are responding to someone else's motion.
✓ Confirm which party is filing.
Notice of Motion with supporting Affidavit
Deadline or filing window
Check your specific court calendar, but generally, this must be filed before the hearing date scheduled for summary judgment.
Before you submit
- 1The Affidavit must be properly sworn or affirmed before an authorized person.
- 2All facts stated in the body of the affidavit must be verifiable.
- 3The motion itself (the request) must clearly reference Form 12.
- 4Check that all parties involved are correctly named on the form.
- 5Ensure you have paid any required court filing fees.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 12 accurately.
- 2Have the Affidavit properly signed and dated by the deponent.
- 3Get the affidavit formally sworn/affirmed before a solicitor or Commissioner for Oaths.
- 4File the completed, executed form with the relevant Irish court office.
- 5Ensure you receive an official filing receipt number.
Known limitations
- 1This form itself does not guarantee summary judgment; it only supports the motion.
- 2The specific rules governing when Form 12 is mandatory are set by the presiding judge/court rules.
- 3It requires a supporting Motion document to be filed alongside it (not confirmed in official source).
- 4Not confirmed in official source: There might be variations based on Circuit vs. District Court.
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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 12 from the Courts Service of Ireland. It remains the standard document for supporting a request for summary judgment.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for updates regarding electronic submission requirements (e.g., through Courts Service online portals).
- Verify the current required signature format (wet vs. digital).
- Confirm any changes to the specific affidavit declaration wording.
- Ensure the court name/jurisdiction listed matches your intended hearing location.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 08/08/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: Form 12
- SRCPurpose: Affidavit grounding motion for summary judgment
- SRCContext: Used in Irish civil litigation.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Affidavit' with 'Motion': The Affidavit *supports* the Motion; they are two parts.
Not knowing who needs to swear the document: It must be the person making the claims (the deponent).
Filing it without a supporting motion: The court won't know what you want judgment on.
Assuming summary judgment is automatic: The judge still has to agree that the facts are undisputed.
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