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Form 6B(iii) – Acceptance of Sum Tendered to the Plaintiff
This form is the official 'Acceptance of Sum Tendered to the Plaintiff' issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use Form 6B(iii) when you agree to accept a specific amount of money offered to settle a legal claim made against you in court.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 6B(iii) – Acceptance of Sum Tendered to the Plaintiff
This form is the official 'Acceptance of Sum Tendered to the Plaintiff' issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use Form 6B(iii) when you agree to accept a specific amount of money offered to settle a legal claim made against you in court.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Double-check that the amount accepted matches the offer exactly—don't write 'approximately'!
- 2Accepting an incorrect sum amount.
- 3Failing to sign and date the form properly.
- 4Using the wrong Court reference number.
- 5Submitting it too late after the offer expires.
Plain English
Basically, someone has sued you and offered to pay you a certain sum instead of going through a full trial. This form is your official way of telling the Irish courts: 'Yes, we accept that payment offer.'
Submission Date
- Filing date: 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.
- 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 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.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Rejecting the Offer
Use this if you counter-offer or refuse the sum offered.
✓ Check the specific wording of the offer letter.
Total Settlement Agreement
If the agreement covers more than just a single sum, another form might be needed.
✓ See the court case file for guidance.
Accepting Without Conditions
Use this when you accept the exact amount offered with no strings attached.
✓ Ensure the sum matches the offer exactly.
Partial Acceptance
If you agree to some money but not all, a variation or different form may be required.
✓ Confirm with your solicitor.
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
- 1Fill in all sections completely; do not leave blanks unless explicitly allowed.
- 2Ensure the date of acceptance is current and accurate.
- 3Write clearly—avoid abbreviations where full words suffice.
- 4Sign the form, making sure your signature matches official court records.
- 5If represented by a solicitor, ensure their details are included correctly.
- 6Double-check that the accepted sum matches the Plaintiff's offer letter exactly.
- 7Verify the Court file number is present and legible.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on Form 6B(iii) clearly.
- 2Sign and date the form where indicated.
- 3Make copies of the fully completed form for your own records.
- 4Submit the original signed copy to the relevant Court office (or via the Courts Service online portal).
- 5If using a solicitor, have them submit it through their designated channel.
Known limitations
- 1This form only accepts a 'Sum Tendered'; if the agreement is conditional, another form might be needed.
- 2It does not automatically finalize the case; further court orders may still be required.
- 3The acceptance must match the specific offer made by the Plaintiff; accepting less than offered requires a different declaration.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: It does not specify if this form can be accepted via email submission alone.
Field map
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 official Form 6B(iii) from the Courts Service of Ireland. It remains the standard document for agreeing to a specific settlement amount.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date printed on the top right corner of the form.
- Verify the specific title: 'Acceptance of Sum Tendered to the Plaintiff'.
- Confirm that the Court/Circuit name listed matches your case details.
- Ensure there is space provided to write the exact sum being accepted.
- Look for any small print regarding required signatures (e.g., solicitor vs. party).
- Check if there are new boxes added for electronic filing requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/08/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCAgency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm Name: Form 6B(iii)Acceptance of Sum Tendered to the Plaintiff
- SRCPurpose: To formally agree to a specific settlement amount offered by the opposing party.
- SRCContext: Used within Irish court proceedings (civil litigation).
- SRCCRO Portal Link: Not confirmed in official source
- SRCRevenue Service Connection: Not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Confusing it with Form 6B(ii) (which usually means rejecting or counter-offering).
Forgetting to state the exact monetary amount accepted.
Submitting the form without a signature, assuming the court knows who you are.
Filing it in the wrong Court/Circuit where the case is actually lodged.
Believing that filing this form instantly ends all legal proceedings (it initiates finalisation).
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