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Form No.1 Interrogatories
Form No.1 Interrogatories is a set of written 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 set of written 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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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to serve the interrogatories within the court‑ordered time limit.
- 2Missing the service deadline
- 3Failing to number questions consecutively
- 4Submitting an incomplete answer sheet
- 5Using an outdated version of the form
Plain English
Think of this as a questionnaire you send to the other side in a court case. The answers help both parties understand the facts and avoid surprises at trial.
Submission Date
- Filing date: It must be served within the time limits set by the court order or the Rules of the Superior Courts, usually within 28 days of the 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 factual answers from the other party before trial.
- When the court order specifically requests Interrogatories.
- If you want to narrow issues and avoid unnecessary evidence.
- Instead of oral examinations or requests for production of documents.
- When you need a formal record of the questions and answers for the file.
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Request for Production of Documents
Seeks documents rather than answers
✓ Verify if documents are sufficient before using Interrogatories
Witness Statement
Provides narrative evidence
✓ Use when you need a personal account rather than specific Q&A
Order for Disclosure
Compels disclosure of documents
✓ Apply if the other side refuses to answer Interrogatories
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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->Form No.1 Interrogatories is currently the approved version as of 2024. No recent amendments have been published, but always verify the latest PDF on the Courts Service site.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2024 revision date.
- Confirm the number of pages matches the latest PDF.
- Verify the service deadline wording reflects current Rules of the Superior Courts.
- Ensure the signature block includes space for both parties' counsel.
- Look for any new instruction notes added in the latest version.
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Form Details
- Revision date
- 05/02/26
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