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Form 50B - Notice Of Appeal
Form 50B – Notice of Appeal is a court document used to formally inform a court that you intend to challenge a judgment or order. It is required whenever a party wishes to start the appeals process in the Irish courts.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 50B - Notice Of Appeal
Form 50B – Notice of Appeal is a court document used to formally inform a court that you intend to challenge a judgment or order. It is required whenever a party wishes to start the appeals process in the Irish courts.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Missing the filing deadline is the most common mistake.
- 2Late filing
- 3Incorrect party details
- 4Missing signature
- 5Failure to attach required documents
Plain English
If you disagree with a court decision and want a higher court to review it, you fill out this form. It tells the court what decision you are appealing and why you think it should be changed.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The appeal must be lodged within the period prescribed by the relevant legislation or court order. Check the original judgment notice for the exact deadline.
- 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
- When you want to challenge a judgment, order or decision made by a lower court.
- When the court has directed you to file a formal notice before proceeding with an appeal.
- When you are the appellant and need to record your intention to appeal in the official court record.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Appealing a small claims decision
Small claims have a simplified process
✓ Verify the claim amount and court type before filing
Form 50A (Notice of Appeal in Small Claims)
Appealing a County Court judgment
Different form for County Court matters
✓ Confirm the court level matches your case
Form 50C (County Court Appeal Notice)
Requesting a stay of execution while appealing
Separate application for stay
✓ Ensure the stay request is filed before enforcement actions
Deadline or filing window
The appeal must be lodged within the period prescribed by the relevant legislation or court order. Check the original judgment notice for the exact deadline.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all required fields in clear, legible print.
- 2Attach a certified copy of the judgment or order being appealed.
- 3Include any supporting documents required by the court (e.g., grounds of appeal).
- 4Sign the form as the appellant or authorised representative.
- 5Provide a correct return address for any court correspondence.
- 6Pay any filing fee and retain the receipt.
- 7Make a copy of the entire packet for your records.
- 8Check that the form is addressed to the correct court registry.
- 9Confirm the filing deadline has not passed.
- 10Ensure any required annexes are numbered and referenced correctly.
How to file this form
- 1Gather the judgment/order you wish to appeal and any supporting documents.
- 2Complete Form 50B, filling in party details, court information and appeal grounds.
- 3Attach the certified copy of the judgment/order and any annexes.
- 4Pay the applicable filing fee at the court registry or via the Courts Service online portal.
- 5Submit the original form and attachments to the appropriate court registry in person or by post.
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or docket entry confirming acceptance.
- 7Serve a copy of the filed notice on the respondent, if required by the court rules.
Known limitations
- 1The form does not include the statutory time limit for filing an appeal; that must be checked separately.
- 2Fees and payment methods are not specified on the form; consult the court fee schedule.
- 3The form does not capture detailed grounds of appeal; a separate document may be required.
- 4Electronic filing options may vary by court and are not detailed on the form.
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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->Form 50B – Notice of Appeal is the current standard form for starting an appeal in the Irish courts. No recent revisions have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the latest issue date.
- Confirm the court name and address fields match the court handling your case.
- Verify any attached annexes or schedules are the current versions.
- Ensure the signature block reflects any recent procedural updates.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number confirmed from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) confirmed from user input.
- SRCPurpose of Form 50BNotice of Appeal inferred from context provided.
- SRCSpecific fee amountnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCExact filing deadlinenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCElectronic filing availabilitynot confirmed in official source.
- SRCRelated forms (50A, 50C, 50D) mentioned based on typical court practicenot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 50B with other appeal forms (e.g., Form 50A for small claims).
Leaving the ‘date of judgment’ field blank or entering an incorrect date.
Failing to attach a certified copy of the judgment being appealed.
Submitting the form to the wrong court registry or address.
Not paying the required filing fee or forgetting to attach the receipt.
Using an outdated version of the form with an old header.
Neglecting to serve the respondent with a copy of the notice.
Assuming the form itself sets the appeal deadline.
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