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Form 37M - Report of County Registrar Pursuant to Order 59, Rule 4(38)(11) in Respect of Delay or Default
This form is a formal report filed by the County Registrar. It relates specifically to delays or defaults that have occurred within court proceedings. It is used when there is an issue with timing or compliance related to an order made under Order 59, Rule 4(38)(11).
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37M - Report of County Registrar Pursuant to Order 59, Rule 4(38)(11) in Respect of Delay or Default
This form is a formal report filed by the County Registrar. It relates specifically to delays or defaults that have occurred within court proceedings. It is used when there is an issue with timing or compliance related to an order made under Order 59, Rule 4(38)(11).
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you correctly cite the specific Order 59, Rule 4(38)(11) reference number.
- 2Failing to specify *which* Order 59, Rule 4(38)(11) applies.
- 3Vague description of the 'Delay' or 'Default' itself.
- 4Incorrectly dating the event on the form.
- 5Omitting necessary supporting documentation.
Plain English
Think of this as a formal status update from the County Registrar. You use it when something in a case hasn't happened on time or someone hasn't followed court instructions. It keeps the courts informed about procedural hiccups.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be reported promptly after the delay or default event takes place. Not confirmed in official source if a hard deadline is attached to this specific report.
- 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 a delay has happened in court proceedings.
- Use it when a party has defaulted on an obligation within the case.
- It must be filed by the County Registrar, not directly by the litigant (unless directed).
- This report relates specifically to compliance with Order 59, Rule 4(38)(11).
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Use this form or another form?
General Case Update
If you are reporting general progress instead of a specific delay/default.
✓ Check the case file first.
Application for Extension
If you are asking *for* an extension, rather than reporting that one occurred.
✓ See if your judge specified a form number.
Default Judgment Filing
If the default has already resulted in judgment and this is just reporting it.
✓ Confirm the order type.
Not confirmed in official source
For general procedural filings not covered by Order 59, Rule 4(38)(11).
✓ Check the specific court rules.
Deadline or filing window
The form must be reported promptly after the delay or default event takes place. Not confirmed in official source if a hard deadline is attached to this specific report.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure the County Registrar has signed the document.
- 2Verify that the specific Order number referenced matches the case file.
- 3Confirm the date of the delay/default aligns with court records.
- 4Check that the description clearly states *why* the delay or default occurred.
- 5Make sure all required parties are listed on the report.
- 6If submitting electronically, ensure it is routed to the correct Court registry.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 37M with factual details from the court record.
- 2The County Registrar reviews and signs the form.
- 3Submit the signed report to the relevant Courts Service office.
- 4If required by the judge, serve a copy on all other parties involved in the case.
- 5File it electronically via the designated Courts portal if applicable.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not decide the matter; it only reports the status of delay or default.
- 2The specific court hearing date this report pertains to is not confirmed in official source.
- 3It does not replace a formal application if you need an order changed—it just reports the situation.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: It doesn't specify which regional courts use this exact iteration.
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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 a formal report filed by the County Registrar. It specifically addresses delays or defaults related to an order made under Order 59, Rule 4(38)(11).
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the reference to Order 59, Rule 4(38)(11) has changed.
- Verify the required signature block for the County Registrar is current.
- Confirm any recent amendments regarding how 'Delay' or 'Default' must be defined on the form.
- Not confirmed in official source: Check if there are new mandatory fields added to the report structure.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: Form 37M
- SRCGoverning Rule: Order 59, Rule 4(38)(11)
- SRCPurpose: Report of County Registrar regarding Delay or Default
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific jurisdiction requirements for filing.
Common confusion points
Confusing it with an *application* for relief; Form 37M reports what happened, it doesn't ask for something directly (though it implies need).
Not knowing who must sign: It must be the County Registrar.
Assuming a simple delay is enough: The report needs to link that delay/default specifically back to Order 59, Rule 4(38)(11).
Filing it too late: If the default happened last month, but you file in January, ensure the date reflects the event.
Not detailing the consequence of the delay.
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