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Form No. 1 Third-Party Notice Claiming Indemnity or Contribution or Other Relief or Remedy - The High Court
This is a High Court form used when someone (a third party) wants to claim indemnity, contribution, or other legal remedies in an existing court case. It's typically used when a party wants to bring another party into a lawsuit who may be partially or fully responsible for the issue being litigated.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 1 Third-Party Notice Claiming Indemnity or Contribution or Other Relief or Remedy - The High Court
This is a High Court form used when someone (a third party) wants to claim indemnity, contribution, or other legal remedies in an existing court case. It's typically used when a party wants to bring another party into a lawsuit who may be partially or fully responsible for the issue being litigated.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is missing the deadline to file the third-party notice, which can permanently bar your claim.
- 2Missing the deadline to file the third-party notice
- 3Incomplete or inaccurate information about the original case
- 4Failing to properly serve notice on all relevant parties
- 5Not attaching sufficient evidence to support your claim
Plain English
This form helps someone join an existing High Court case if they believe they shouldn't be fully responsible for the outcome. It's like saying 'I wasn't the only one at fault, and I want the court to recognize that.' This is common in situations where multiple people or businesses might share responsibility for a problem being decided in court.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Third-party notices must generally be filed before the trial begins in the High Court case, but specific deadlines may be set by court orders or rules of court. Missing these deadlines can result in losing your right to make a claim.
- 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 believe you should not bear full responsibility for the outcome of a High Court case
- If another party should contribute to any potential liability
- When you want to claim reimbursement from another party for costs already paid
- If you have a contractual right to claim contribution from another party
- When you need to bring a new party into an existing High Court case
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Appeal a High Court decision
Different legal process with specific time limits
✓ Check appeal deadlines are separate from third-party notice deadlines
Start a new High Court case
For initiating proceedings rather than joining existing ones
✓ Verify you're not in the wrong process
Apply for an interim order
For urgent court orders during proceedings
✓ Check if your urgent need requires immediate action
Defend against a claim
For responding to claims rather than making them
✓ Ensure you're responding correctly to allegations
Enforce a court judgment
For collecting after winning a case
✓ Different process focused on collection rather than liability sharing
Deadline or filing window
Third-party notices must generally be filed before the trial begins in the High Court case, but specific deadlines may be set by court orders or rules of court. Missing these deadlines can result in losing your right to make a claim.
Before you submit
- 1All sections of the form are completed with accurate information
- 2Case number of the original proceedings is correctly stated
- 3Details of the claim for indemnity or contribution are specific and supported
- 4All relevant parties have been properly identified
- 5Required court fee has been paid or exemption claimed
- 6Supporting documents are attached
- 7Copy has been kept for your records
- 8Form has been served on all relevant parties according to court rules
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct form from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate details about your claim
- 3Prepare supporting documentation to strengthen your case
- 4Pay the required court fee or apply for exemption
- 5File the form with the High Court registry handling the original case
- 6Ensure proper service on all parties according to court rules
- 7Keep proof of filing and service for your records
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used to initiate a new case
- 2It only applies to High Court proceedings, not other courts
- 3The claim must be related to the specific matter already before the court
- 4It does not guarantee that the court will accept your claim for contribution or indemnity
- 5Complex legal issues may require legal advice beyond this form
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
- Verify the form number matches 'No. 1' specifically for third-party notices
- Check that court fees have not been updated since the last revision
- Confirm the current format for serving notices on other parties
- Ensure any recent changes to court rules affecting third-party claims are reflected
- Validate that the required supporting documentation list is current
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCSpecifically for use in High Court proceedings
- SRCUsed for claiming indemnity, contribution, or other relief
- SRCMust be filed before the original case reaches final judgment
- SRCRequires proper service on all relevant parties
- SRCCourt fees may apply unless exemption is granted
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific court fee amount
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact time limits for filing
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current required supporting documentation
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with initiating a new case rather than joining an existing one
Uncertainty about who qualifies as a 'third party' in this context
Misunderstanding the difference between indemnity and contribution claims
Confusion about proper service requirements on other parties
Assuming filing the form automatically transfers liability to another party
Not realizing this form doesn't replace the need for legal advice in complex cases
Uncertainty about whether the case is in the correct court (High Court vs. other courts)
Misunderstanding the relationship between this notice and the original case timeline
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