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Form No. 1 Notice of Ex Parte Application
This form is used to notify the court about an application made without the other party's knowledge. It's typically used in urgent situations where immediate court intervention is required before the other side can be notified.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 1 Notice of Ex Parte Application
This form is used to notify the court about an application made without the other party's knowledge. It's typically used in urgent situations where immediate court intervention is required before the other side can be notified.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not providing adequate reasons why notice cannot be given to the other party.
- 2Providing insufficient justification for ex parte application
- 3Failing to disclose all material facts
- 4Missing required supporting documents
- 5Not following proper court procedures
Plain English
An ex parte application is when you ask the court for something without telling the other side first. You use this form to formally notify the court that you're making such an application, which is only allowed in specific urgent situations.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Ex parte applications should be filed as soon as the urgent need arises, as delays could undermine the purpose of seeking relief without notice.
- 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 urgent court action without notifying the other party
- For applications where notice would defeat the purpose of the application
- In emergency situations where immediate relief is necessary
- When there is a risk of evidence being destroyed if notice is given
- For applications where notice would cause harm to your case
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Deadline or filing window
Ex parte applications should be filed as soon as the urgent need arises, as delays could undermine the purpose of seeking relief without notice.
Before you submit
- 1All sections of the form completed
- 2Clear explanation of why notice cannot be given
- 3Details of the relief sought
- 4Supporting evidence attached
- 5Court fee payment confirmation
- 6Copy for your records prepared
- 7Correct court office identified
How to file this form
- 1Complete the form with all required information
- 2Prepare supporting documentation
- 3Calculate and pay any required court fees
- 4Submit to the appropriate court office
- 5Obtain a stamped copy as proof of submission
- 6Serve notice on the other party as directed by the court
Known limitations
- 1Ex parte orders are typically temporary
- 2Full hearing will usually be required later
- 3Court must be satisfied of proper justification
- 4Not all types of applications can be made ex parte
- 5Risk of the order being overturned if procedures not followed
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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
- Verify the form is the most current version from the Courts Service website
- Check if recent rule changes affect ex parte applications
- Confirm specific requirements for your court type
- Ensure any recent legislative changes are considered
- Verify if the court has updated its procedures for ex parte applications
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm number: No. 1 Notice of Ex Parte Application
- SRCUsed for applications made without notice to the other party
- SRCPart of standard court procedure in Ireland
- SRCNot confirmed in official source if specific submission methods
- SRCNot confirmed in official source if current processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source if recent changes to the form
Common confusion points
Understanding what constitutes sufficient urgency for ex parte application
Knowing what information must be disclosed despite ex parte status
Determining which applications can properly be made without notice
Understanding the difference between ex parte and other urgent applications
Knowing how to properly serve the notice once the order is granted
Understanding the time limits for ex parte applications
Knowing what evidence is required to support the application
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