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Form No. 10 Order Approving Compromise of Action on Behalf of Infant
Form No. 10 Order Approving Compromise of Action on Behalf of Infant is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to obtain a court order allowing a compromise (settlement) in a legal action where the other party is an infant (under 18). It is required before any settlement can be finalised for a child.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 10 Order Approving Compromise of Action on Behalf of Infant
Form No. 10 Order Approving Compromise of Action on Behalf of Infant is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to obtain a court order allowing a compromise (settlement) in a legal action where the other party is an infant (under 18). It is required before any settlement can be finalised for a child.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the signed settlement agreement.
- 2Submitting without the infant’s best‑interest assessment
- 3Missing the judge’s signature or seal
- 4Failing to attach the full settlement agreement
- 5Sending the form to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If a lawsuit involves a child and the parties want to settle, the court must give permission. This form asks the judge to approve that compromise on the child's behalf. It protects the child's interests and makes the settlement legally binding.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the order must be obtained before any payment or court order is made to the infant; delays can invalidate the settlement.
- 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 a civil claim involves a child and parties have agreed to settle.
- When a parent wants to settle a personal injury claim on behalf of their infant child.
- When a court‑ordered guardianship wants to compromise a dispute involving the infant’s assets.
- Instead of a standard settlement agreement, which cannot be used for infants without this order.
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Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the order must be obtained before any payment or court order is made to the infant; delays can invalidate the settlement.
Before you submit
- 1Case number entered correctly.
- 2All parties’ full names and addresses listed.
- 3Settlement terms clearly written and attached.
- 4Representative’s signature and date present.
- 5Witness or solicitor signature (if required).
- 6Judge’s signature block left blank for court use.
- 7Supporting documents (financial evidence, consent) attached.
- 8Copy of the form retained for records.
- 9Correct court registry address used.
How to file this form
- 1Prepare the settlement agreement and supporting evidence.
- 2Complete Form No. 10, filling in all required fields.
- 3Sign the form as the infant’s legal representative.
- 4Attach the settlement agreement and any supporting documents.
- 5Submit the package to the appropriate court registry (in person, post, or e‑filing).
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the court.
- 7Wait for the judge’s order before acting on the settlement.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to infants (under 18); not for adults.
- 2Cannot be used for criminal matters.
- 3Requires court approval; the judge may refuse if the compromise is not in the child’s best interests.
- 4Electronic submission may not be available in all districts.
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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. 10 is currently the approved version for 2024‑2025. No recent amendments have been published, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2024‑2025 version date.
- Confirm the case number field format matches current court practice.
- Verify that the signature block includes space for a solicitor’s signature if represented.
- Ensure the attached settlement document is referenced correctly in the new version.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland listings.
- SRCPurpose inferred from form name (Order Approving Compromise of Action on Behalf of Infant).
- SRCFiling locations based on standard Courts Service filing practice.
- SRCDeadlines inferred from typical court procedure for settlements involving infants.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact electronic filing availability.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific signature block layout.
Common confusion points
Mixing up “infant” with “minor” – the form only covers those under 18.
Assuming the settlement can be paid before the order is signed.
Leaving the judge’s signature block filled in; it must stay blank.
Submitting to the wrong court (District vs. Circuit).
Omitting the supporting financial evidence.
Using an old paper copy that lacks the current version’s fields.
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