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Form 33A - Notice of Motion In The Matter of An Application For Compensation For Malicious Injury To Property And In The Matter of The Malicious Injuries ACT, 1981
Form 33A is a Notice of Motion used within the Irish Courts Service. It specifically relates to applying for compensation due to malicious injury to property under the Malicious Injuries Act, 1981. You use this form when seeking financial compensation from the courts.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 33A - Notice of Motion In The Matter of An Application For Compensation For Malicious Injury To Property And In The Matter of The Malicious Injuries ACT, 1981
Form 33A is a Notice of Motion used within the Irish Courts Service. It specifically relates to applying for compensation due to malicious injury to property under the Malicious Injuries Act, 1981. You use this form when seeking financial compensation from the courts.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you correctly cite 'The Malicious Injuries Act, 1981' on the form itself.
- 2Failing to detail the property damage accurately.
- 3Not clearly stating the basis of the claim (Malicious Injury).
- 4Incorrectly identifying the court jurisdiction.
- 5Missing the signature or date required by the Courts Service.
Plain English
This document tells the court you are formally asking for money because someone deliberately damaged your property. Think of it as your official request letter to start a claim for malicious damage. It signals the start of the legal process regarding that specific injury.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no single universal deadline listed here; submission timing depends on when the malicious injury occurred. Check with the specific court office for any statutory limitations.
- 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
- You need this form when seeking compensation for physical injury done to your property (like vandalism or deliberate damage).
- Use it specifically when the injury falls under the Malicious Injuries Act, 1981. This is a key distinction from other tort claims.
- It serves as the official 'Notice of Motion' to tell the court you are applying for payment.
- Do not use this if your claim relates only to personal injury without property damage.
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Use this form or another form?
Personal Injury Only
If there is no physical damage to an item/building, but just injury to you.
✓ Check the cause of action first.
Debt Recovery Claim
If you are suing someone for money owed rather than property damage specifically.
✓ Ensure the claim fits the Malicious Injuries Act criteria.
Civil Summons Application
For broader civil matters not strictly covered by malicious injury notice.
✓ Verify if a general summons is more appropriate.
CRO Filing Issue
If you are dealing with Companies Registration Office paperwork related to the damage.
✓ Confirm if the court application requires an accompanying CRO filing.
Deadline or filing window
There is no single universal deadline listed here; submission timing depends on when the malicious injury occurred. Check with the specific court office for any statutory limitations.
Before you submit
- 1Fill out all sections completely; do not leave blanks if possible.
- 2Ensure the names and addresses of both parties (claimant and respondent) are accurate.
- 3Attach evidence supporting the claim (e.g., police report, photos of damage).
- 4Check that the requested compensation amount is clearly stated in a designated box.
- 5Sign and date the form where indicated.
- 6Ensure you have paid the required court filing fee.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 33A using clear, legible handwriting or typing.
- 2Gather supporting documentation (photos, police reports) to attach to the notice.
- 3Pay the prescribed Court Service filing fee at a designated bank or online portal.
- 4Submit the completed form and attachments to the correct court office or via the Courts Service online system.
- 5Obtain a stamped copy or confirmation number upon submission.
Known limitations
- 1This form only initiates the application; it does not guarantee compensation will be awarded.
- 2The specific monetary limit for compensation is not confirmed in official source, but it relates to property damage under the 1981 Act.
- 3It must be filed in the correct jurisdiction (court) where the injury occurred or where the respondent resides.
- 4If the claim involves multiple distinct incidents, you may need multiple Form 33A copies.
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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 Form 33A is the standard document for initiating a claim for property damage under the Malicious Injuries Act, 1981. It remains active within the Courts Service of Ireland.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date of issue at the top right corner.
- Verify the specific wording regarding 'Malicious Injury To Property'.
- Ensure the required signatures match the current Courts Service template.
- Confirm that any updated fee schedules are reflected on the form itself.
- Look for changes in the prescribed court where it must be lodged.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: Form 33A
- SRCRelates to: Malicious Injuries Act, 1981
- SRCPurpose: Notice of Motion Application for Compensation
- SRCJurisdiction: Irish Courts System
- SRCSpecific Context: Property Damage Claims
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Malicious Injury' with simple negligence; malicious implies intent.
Forgetting to attach the police report, which is often mandatory for this claim type.
Using Form 33A when the damage was caused accidentally (not maliciously).
Not clearly stating *what* property was damaged and by *whom*.
Assuming that filing the form automatically starts a hearing date; you must wait for court scheduling.
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