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Form No. 1 Notice of Appeal to High Court Sitting in Dublin
This form is used to initiate an appeal to the High Court sitting in Dublin against a decision made in a lower court. It should be filed when you want to challenge a ruling from a court below the High Court level.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 1 Notice of Appeal to High Court Sitting in Dublin
This form is used to initiate an appeal to the High Court sitting in Dublin against a decision made in a lower court. It should be filed when you want to challenge a ruling from a court below the High Court level.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Missing the appeal deadline is the most common reason appeals are rejected.
- 2Missing the appeal deadline
- 3Failing to specify clear legal grounds for appeal
- 4Not serving the notice on all relevant parties
- 5Incomplete or inaccurate case details
Plain English
If you lost a case in a lower court and want to have that decision reviewed by a higher court, you'll need to file this notice of appeal. It's the first step in asking the High Court to reconsider the case.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Appeals must generally be filed within a specific timeframe after the decision being appealed, though this timeframe may be extended in certain circumstances with court permission.
- 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 for appeals from District Court decisions to the High Court
- Use this form for appeals from Circuit Court decisions to the High Court
- Use this form for civil case appeals, not criminal appeals
- Use this form when appealing to the High Court sitting in Dublin specifically
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Criminal appeal
Different procedures and time limits for criminal cases
✓ Confirm if your case is civil or criminal
Appeal from District Court to Circuit Court
Lower level appeal with different requirements
✓ Check which court has jurisdiction over your appeal
Notice of Appeal to Circuit Court
Judicial review application
Different legal procedure for challenging decisions
✓ Determine if you need an appeal or judicial review
Notice of Application for Judicial Review
Deadline or filing window
Appeals must generally be filed within a specific timeframe after the decision being appealed, though this timeframe may be extended in certain circumstances with court permission.
Before you submit
- 1Form is fully completed with all required sections
- 2All personal and case details are accurate
- 3Legal grounds for appeal are clearly stated
- 4Required court fee has been paid
- 5Form has been signed and dated
- 6Copy of the original decision is attached
- 7All relevant parties have been served with the notice
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct form from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about your case
- 3Prepare your grounds for appeal clearly and specifically
- 4Pay the required court fee
- 5Sign and date the completed form
- 6Submit the form to the High Court in Dublin
- 7Ensure all other parties to the case receive a copy of the notice
Known limitations
- 1This form only initiates the appeal process; it doesn't guarantee the appeal will be heard
- 2The High Court has discretion to refuse appeals that lack merit
- 3Appeals are generally limited to points of law, not re-examination of facts
- 4Certain decisions may not be appealable regardless of the procedure used
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm you're using the latest version from the Courts Service website
- Check if any recent rule changes affect appeal procedures
- Verify current court fee amounts
- Confirm current time limits for filing appeals
- Check if any new supporting documents are required
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCStandard appeal form for High Court in Dublin
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact time limit for filing appeals
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific procedures for serving notice on parties
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current list of supporting documents required
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact court fee amounts
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific circumstances for extending appeal deadlines
Common confusion points
Confusing appeal deadlines with other time limits
Not understanding the difference between appealing a decision and seeking a judicial review
Uncertainty about which court to appeal to (High Court vs. Court of Appeal)
Misunderstanding what can be appealed (legal points vs. facts)
Not realizing that appeals require specific legal grounds
Confusion about serving notice on all relevant parties
Uncertainty about required court fees and payment methods
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