No. 1 Default of Appearance or Defence in Case of Liquidated Demand
This form is used when a defendant has failed to appear in court or provide a defense in a case involving a liquidated demand (a fixed monetary amount). It's typically initiated by a plaintiff seeking judgment against a non-responsive defendant.
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No. 1 Default of Appearance or Defence in Case of Liquidated Demand
This form is used when a defendant has failed to appear in court or provide a defense in a case involving a liquidated demand (a fixed monetary amount). It's typically initiated by a plaintiff seeking judgment against a non-responsive defendant.
Risk Radar
- The most common mistake is filing too late after the defendant's default, which can result in losing your right to judgment.
- Missing the deadline for filing after the defendant's default
- Incorrectly calculating the claimed amount
- Failing to properly serve the original summons on the defendant
- Not including all necessary supporting documentation
Plain English
If someone owes you a specific, agreed-upon amount of money and they haven't responded to your court claim, this form helps you get a court ruling against them. It's a straightforward legal process for when the other side simply doesn't show up or defend themselves.
Submission Date
- You must file this form within the timeframe specified in the court rules after the defendant's failure to appear or defend, typically within a specific number of days from the return date.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
What this form is for
- • Use when the defendant has failed to appear in court
- • Use when the defendant has failed to file a defense within the required timeframe
- • Only applies to cases involving liquidated demands (fixed monetary amounts)
- • Not for use in undefended cases involving non-monetary claims
- • Not for use in cases where the defendant has appeared but denies the claim
Use this form or another form?
| Situation | Likely form | Why it matters | Check before you continue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defendant appears but denies the claim | Form 10 (Plaintiffs Reply to Defence) | Different procedure when defense is filed | Check if defendant has filed any response before continuing |
| Claim involves non-monetary relief | Different claim form | Different legal requirements | Verify your claim type matches the correct form |
| Multiple defendants with different responses | Separate forms may be needed | Complex litigation requires special handling | Consult with court staff about multi-defendant procedures |
| Claim amount exceeds court limits | Higher court form required | Different jurisdiction and procedures | Confirm the monetary threshold for the appropriate court |
| Defendant is a company or public body | Specific service requirements | Different legal procedures | Verify correct service method for corporate entities |
Deadline or filing window
You must file this form within the timeframe specified in the court rules after the defendant's failure to appear or defend, typically within a specific number of days from the return date.
Before you submit
- • Form is fully completed with all required sections
- • All defendant and plaintiff information is accurate
- • Claim amount matches the original demand
- • Supporting evidence is attached
- • Court fee is paid if required
- • Form is signed and dated
- • Copy is retained for your records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form No. 1 from the Courts Service
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information
- 3Prepare supporting documentation proving the debt
- 4File the completed form at the appropriate court office
- 5Pay any required court fee
- 6Obtain a filing receipt as proof of submission
- 7Serve a copy on the defendant according to court rules
Known limitations
- • This form only applies to liquidated monetary claims
- • Cannot be used if the defendant has filed any defense
- • Does not apply to family law or criminal matters
- • May not be appropriate for claims against certain government bodies
- • Does not address interest or additional costs unless specifically claimed
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This form is current as of the latest Courts Service of Ireland publications, but always verify the version number before filing as court procedures may change.
Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
What changed or needs a fresh check
- • Check the form version number matches current court requirements
- • Verify court fees have not changed since the last update
- • Confirm service procedures haven't been modified
- • Check if electronic filing options have been added or changed
- • Ensure plaintiff details section hasn't been updated
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Agency
- Courts Service of Ireland
- Category
- Other Court Forms
- Source
- Court Forms ↗
- Revision Date
- 22/01/26
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After you file
- • Monitor court communications for any hearings
- • Prepare for a possible judgment hearing if required
- • Keep all documentation related to the case
- • Follow up on the court's decision
- • Enforce the judgment if awarded according to enforcement procedures
- • Update your records with the court's outcome
Source and verification log
- • Form name and number: Courts Service of Ireland
- • Issuing agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- • Purpose: For default judgments in liquidated demand cases
- • Filing location: Appropriate court office
- • Electronic filing: Not confirmed in official source
- • Current validity: Not confirmed in official source
- • Fee requirements: Not confirmed in official source
- • Specific deadlines: Not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
7 things to watch for
- 1
Confusing this form with other claim forms
- 2
Uncertainty about the correct court to file in
- 3
Misunderstanding the timeframe after defendant's default
- 4
Confusion about proper service requirements
- 5
Uncertainty about whether to include interest or costs
- 6
Difficulty determining if the claim qualifies as a liquidated demand
- 7
Confusion about post-judgment procedures
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