Form 6B(iii) – Acceptance of Sum Tendered to the Plaintiff

What this form is for

• • Use this form when you are the Defendant (the one being sued).
• • Use it specifically when you agree to accept a fixed sum offered by the Plaintiff (the person who started the case against you).
• • Do not use this if you want to reject the offer outright.
• • It is used *after* settlement discussions have taken place and an agreed amount has been reached.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There isn't a universal deadline, but acceptance should happen promptly after the tender is formally made to avoid procedural delays in Irish court proceedings.

Before you submit

• • Fill in all sections completely; do not leave blanks unless explicitly allowed.
• • Ensure the date of acceptance is current and accurate.
• • Write clearly—avoid abbreviations where full words suffice.
• • Sign the form, making sure your signature matches official court records.
• • If represented by a solicitor, ensure their details are included correctly.
• • Double-check that the accepted sum matches the Plaintiff's offer letter exactly.
• • Verify the Court file number is present and legible.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all required fields on Form 6B(iii) clearly.
2. 2Sign and date the form where indicated.
3. 3Make copies of the fully completed form for your own records.
4. 4Submit the original signed copy to the relevant Court office (or via the Courts Service online portal).
5. 5If using a solicitor, have them submit it through their designated channel.

Known limitations

• • This form only accepts a 'Sum Tendered'; if the agreement is conditional, another form might be needed.
• • It does not automatically finalize the case; further court orders may still be required.
• • The acceptance must match the specific offer made by the Plaintiff; accepting less than offered requires a different declaration.
• • Not confirmed in official source: It does not specify if this form can be accepted via email submission alone.