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Form No.1 Interrogatories
Form No.1 Interrogatories is a written set of questions used in civil court proceedings in Ireland. It is served on the other party to obtain factual information before trial.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.1 Interrogatories
Form No.1 Interrogatories is a written set of questions used in civil court proceedings in Ireland. It is served on the other party to obtain factual information before trial.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to serve the interrogatories on the other party before filing.
- 2Missing the deadline set by the judge
- 3Serving questions that are irrelevant or overly broad
- 4Failing to have each answer sworn‑under‑oath
- 5Submitting an incomplete or illegible form
Plain English
Think of this as a questionnaire you send to the other side in a court case. The answers help you build your arguments and avoid surprises at trial.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Interrogatories must be served within the period fixed by the judge, often 14‑28 days before the trial bundle is fixed. Late service may require a court order.
- 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
- When you need written answers to factual questions before trial
- When the judge has ordered or allowed interrogatories in the case timetable
- Instead of oral examination if parties prefer written responses
- When you want a clear, searchable record of the other side’s answers
- If the court’s procedural rules (e.g., Rules of the Superior Courts) require this specific form
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Need to request documents
Used for obtaining documents rather than answers
✓ Verify you actually need the documents first
Form No.2 Request for Production of Documents
Urgent clarification needed after hearing
For seeking a court order, not for routine questioning
✓ Check the hearing date
Party wants to amend pleadings
Changes the claim/defence, not for factual queries
✓ Ensure the amendment is permitted
Deadline or filing window
Interrogatories must be served within the period fixed by the judge, often 14‑28 days before the trial bundle is fixed. Late service may require a court order.
Before you submit
- 1All questions are numbered sequentially
- 2Each question is clear, concise, and relevant
- 3Space for answers is provided on the same page
- 4The respondent’s signature and oath are present
- 5A copy has been served on the other party
- 6The original is filed at the correct court registry
- 7If filing electronically, the PDF meets size and format rules
- 8Date of service and filing are recorded
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.1 Interrogatories from courts.ie
- 2Draft your questions and fill them into the form
- 3Have the other party sign and swear to each answer
- 4Make two copies: one for the court, one for the other side
- 5File the original at the court registry or upload via e‑filing
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or electronic confirmation
- 7Attach the filed copy to the trial bundle
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable in civil matters; not for criminal cases
- 2Question limit may be set by the judge; exceeding it requires permission
- 3Form does not accommodate multimedia evidence – separate request needed
- 4Electronic filing may not be available in all district courts
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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number and title match the latest Courts Service PDF
- Check if the court has issued any practice directions altering the question limit
- Verify whether electronic filing is now mandatory for the relevant court
- Ensure the oath wording reflects the current statutory wording
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 05/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland website
- SRCPurpose of interrogatories inferred from Irish civil procedure rules
- SRCDeadline practices based on typical judge‑set timetables, not a specific rule
- SRCElectronic filing availability noted from Courts Service e‑filing guidance
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact question limit per case
Common confusion points
Mixing up Interrogatories with Requests for Production of Documents
Leaving the oath statement blank or using the wrong wording
Serving the form after the court’s deadline
Failing to provide a copy to the opposing party
Using an outdated version of the form
Submitting answers on the wrong side of the form
Not numbering questions consecutively
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