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Form 6A(iv) – Notice of Offer of Terms of Settlement
This form is the formal Notice of Offer of Terms of Settlement, issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use Form 6A(iv) when you are proposing a specific agreement or settlement to another party in ongoing court proceedings.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 6A(iv) – Notice of Offer of Terms of Settlement
This form is the formal Notice of Offer of Terms of Settlement, issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use Form 6A(iv) when you are proposing a specific agreement or settlement to another party in ongoing court proceedings.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you reference the exact Court Case Number; otherwise, your offer may get lost in the docket.
- 2Failing to clearly state what each party must do (the obligations).
- 3Using an incorrect case number or file reference.
- 4Not having a signature from the offering party (or their solicitor).
- 5Submitting the offer too late after court deadlines have passed.
Plain English
Think of this as sending an official 'Here's what we propose' letter directly through the Irish court system. It lets the other side know exactly what terms you want to settle the case on, like how much money or what actions should happen.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no universal deadline listed on the form itself. Submit it as soon as you formally agree to make the offer, but check your judge's directions for specific windows.
- 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 when you want to formally suggest a deal to another party in an active Irish court case.
- Do not use this if you are just informing the court that negotiations are happening; use it when proposing specific terms.
- This is for offering defined 'Terms of Settlement,' not just general discussions about settling.
- Use this after initial discussions have taken place, but before a formal judgment is reached.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Notification of Dispute
If you are simply telling the court there is an issue without offering specific terms.
✓ Check if your proposal is detailed enough.
Accepting a Settlement Offer
When the other side has offered terms, and you wish to agree to them.
✓ Ensure the terms match exactly what was proposed.
Withdrawal of Claim/Action
If you want to end the case entirely without needing a formal settlement agreement first.
✓ Check if the court requires a specific withdrawal form alongside this notice.
Notice of Hearing Date Change
If you are only updating the court on when the next hearing is scheduled.
✓ Confirm the new date matches all parties' calendars.
Deadline or filing window
There is no universal deadline listed on the form itself. Submit it as soon as you formally agree to make the offer, but check your judge's directions for specific windows.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure both parties' names and addresses are clearly written or typed.
- 2Verify the specific Court/Circuit where the case is lodged.
- 3Confirm the exact date you are issuing this Notice of Offer.
- 4Double-check that the proposed settlement terms are unambiguous (e.g., '€5,000 paid within 30 days').
- 5Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service template.
- 6Attach any necessary background documentation referenced on Form 6A(iv).
- 7If submitting electronically, ensure all fields have been populated.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required sections of Form 6A(iv) thoroughly.
- 2Sign and date the document in the designated area.
- 3Gather any supporting evidence or previous correspondence to attach.
- 4Submit the form via the preferred method (e.g., Courts Service online portal, physical lodgement at the relevant courthouse).
- 5Keep a copy of the fully completed and signed form for your own records.
- 6If filing physically, ensure you get an acknowledgement stamp from the court clerk.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not guarantee that the other party will accept the offer; it only notifies them.
- 2The specific required supporting documents are not confirmed in official source (check the form itself).
- 3It is a notice of *offer*, not an acceptance. A separate document may be needed to confirm agreement.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: Whether this form supersedes others depending on the court's internal rules.
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Compact field-by-field guide
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 the formal Notice of Offer of Terms of Settlement from the Courts Service of Ireland. It remains the standard document for proposing a specific settlement agreement during court cases.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the official Courts Service branding/logo has been updated.
- Verify the specific form number (6A(iv)) is correct for your case type.
- Confirm any changes in required supporting documentation listed on the form itself.
- Review instructions regarding digital submission vs. hard copy filing.
- Check if there are new mandatory fields added to the body of the notice.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/08/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Notice of Offer of Terms of Settlement
- SRCForm Number: 6A(iv)
- SRCContext: Formal proposal within ongoing court proceedings.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The specific jurisdiction or division this form applies to.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Offer' with 'Agreement': You are offering; you haven't necessarily agreed yet.
Not knowing who needs to sign: Usually the party making the offer signs, but sometimes both parties must acknowledge receipt on the copy.
Mixing up monetary vs. non-monetary terms: Ensure your settlement covers everything (e.g., payment *and* cessation of specific claims).
Thinking it's for mediation only: This form is used within court proceedings, though it can lead to mediation.
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