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Form 9A – Notice of Motion for Judgment by Default of Appearance
This form notifies the court that you are asking for a judgment against someone who has failed to appear in a case. You use Form 9A when a defendant ignores the summons or notice served on them.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 9A – Notice of Motion for Judgment by Default of Appearance
This form notifies the court that you are asking for a judgment against someone who has failed to appear in a case. You use Form 9A when a defendant ignores the summons or notice served on them.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to include proof that you properly served the original notice!
- 2Failing to attach proof of service
- 3Incorrectly naming the non-appearing party
- 4Submitting before the mandatory appearance date
- 5Missing the required court seal/signature
Plain English
Basically, this is your official request to the Irish Courts Service. It tells the judge, 'This person was supposed to show up for their hearing, but they haven't.' If you fill this out correctly, you are asking the court to rule in your favour without a full trial.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The timing is crucial; ensure you submit this after the official appearance deadline has passed, but ideally as soon as possible.
- 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 Form 9A when a defendant ignores the official summons or notice served on them.
- It specifically signals your request for 'Judgment by Default of Appearance'.
- Do not use this form if the defendant has appeared but is simply missing court dates.
- This form is used to move the case forward after non-attendance, not just record it.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Defendant appears late
Use this if they show up but miss a hearing date.
✓ Check the specific reason for absence on the form.
You want to start the case
This starts the process; 9A is the follow-up action.
✓ Ensure you have served the initial documents first.
Various initiating forms (e.g., Circuit Summons)
Defendant appears and contests
Used when they show up but dispute what you are claiming.
✓ Check if your case requires a different motion form.
Deadline or filing window
The timing is crucial; ensure you submit this after the official appearance deadline has passed, but ideally as soon as possible.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all parties involved are correctly named and addressed.
- 2Double-check the case number listed matches your file exactly.
- 3Verify that service proof of the original notice is attached or referenced.
- 4Confirm you have clearly stated *why* the judgment should be granted (the basis).
- 5Sign and date the form in the required location.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 9A thoroughly.
- 2Attach evidence proving the defendant was properly served.
- 3Submit the completed form to the relevant Courts Service office or online portal.
- 4Pay any required filing fee listed on the form (if applicable).
- 5Keep a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form alone does not guarantee judgment; the judge must still grant it.
- 2It assumes the defendant was properly notified according to Irish court rules.
- 3The specific deadline for using Form 9A is not confirmed in official source (check local rules).
- 4Not confirmed in official source: It doesn't specify if a pre-hearing conference is mandatory first.
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 standard notice used to ask the Irish court for a judgment against someone who has not shown up in their case. It remains the primary document for this specific action.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date of the current version printed on the form itself.
- Verify if there have been recent changes to required supporting documentation.
- Confirm the specific court jurisdiction this 9A applies to (e.g., District, Circuit).
- Review instructions regarding digital submission vs. paper filing.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 12/08/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Form 9ANotice of Motion for Judgment by Default of Appearance
- SRCPurpose: To ask the court for a ruling when an opponent fails to appear.
- SRCContext: Used in Irish civil proceedings.
Common confusion points
Mistaking this for a simple 'Notice of Appearance' (which is what the defendant files).
Forgetting to attach proof that service was completed correctly.
Assuming filing it automatically means you win; follow-up action is needed.
Not clearly stating *what* judgment you want (e.g., €5,000 payable immediately).
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