Form 6A(i) – Personal Injuries Defence

What this form is for

• • Use this when you are officially responding to a personal injury claim in court.
• • Do not use this if you are just acknowledging receipt of a letter; this is for formally defending the case.
• • This form is specifically for stating your defence, not necessarily admitting liability yet.
• • It applies when someone claims they were injured and seeks compensation through the Irish courts.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Check the court documents for the precise deadline. Generally, you must respond within a set number of weeks from the claim date.

Before you submit

• • Have you completed all sections of Form 6A(i)?
• • Is your name and address correct (as per official records)?
• • Does the form clearly reference the specific claim number/case number?
• • Have you signed and dated the document where required?
• • If applicable, have you attached copies of relevant evidence (e.g., police reports)?

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all fields on Form 6A(i) clearly and legibly.
2. 2Sign and date the form in the designated signature block.
3. 3Gather any supporting documents needed to back up your defence.
4. 4Submit the completed form either physically to the relevant Court office or electronically via the Courts Service portal.
5. 5Keep a copy of the fully executed Form 6A(i) for your own records.

Known limitations

• • This form does not automatically mean you accept all liability; it starts the process of stating your defence.
• • It is one piece. You may need to attach other documents (like witness statements) alongside Form 6A(i).
• • The exact court where you file matters based on jurisdiction, which isn't specified here.
• • Not confirmed in official source: The specific deadlines for filing this form are not listed on the form itself.