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Form No. 10 Order of Prohibition
Form No. 10 Order of Prohibition is a court document used to request a prohibition order against a person or entity. It is filed when a party seeks a court‑issued injunction to stop a specific act.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 10 Order of Prohibition
Form No. 10 Order of Prohibition is a court document used to request a prohibition order against a person or entity. It is filed when a party seeks a court‑issued injunction to stop a specific act.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is leaving the description of the prohibited act vague or incomplete.
- 2Missing the applicant’s signature
- 3Leaving out the exact description of the prohibited act
- 4Failing to attach supporting documents
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you need the court to stop someone from doing something – like breaching a contract or harassing you – you fill out this form. It tells the judge what you want stopped and why.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the order should be filed before the prohibited conduct occurs or escalates, and any court‑set hearing dates must be met.
- 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 an immediate injunction to stop a specific act.
- When the court has already indicated a prohibition order may be appropriate.
- When you have evidence that the act will cause irreparable harm.
- When you are not seeking damages, only a stop‑order.
- When the matter is being heard in a District or Circuit Court.
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Urgent temporary injunction
For short‑term relief before a full hearing
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Application for injunction with costs
When you also want the other party to pay costs
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Appeal against a prohibition order
If you need to challenge an existing order
✓ Confirm appeal window
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the order should be filed before the prohibited conduct occurs or escalates, and any court‑set hearing dates must be met.
Before you submit
- 1All parties’ full names and addresses entered correctly.
- 2Exact wording of the act to be prohibited is clear and specific.
- 3Relevant legal basis cited (e.g., statutory provision or case law).
- 4All supporting documents attached and labelled.
- 5Applicant’s signature and date present.
- 6Correct filing fee calculated and ready for payment.
- 7Form printed on A4 paper, legible, and no stray marks.
- 8Copy retained for personal records.
- 9Chosen submission method (in‑person, post, e‑Filing) confirmed.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 10 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form in block letters, checking each field.
- 3Gather and label all supporting evidence.
- 4Pay the applicable filing fee (cash, card, or online).
- 5Submit the form and attachments at the appropriate court registry or upload via e‑Filing.
- 6Obtain a receipt or filing acknowledgement.
- 7Notify the respondent of the filed order, if required by the court.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to civil matters; criminal cases use different procedures.
- 2Not suitable for seeking monetary damages.
- 3Requires a clear legal basis; vague claims may be rejected.
- 4Electronic submission may not be available in all courts.
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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 latest version (as of 2024) and remains in active use. No recent amendments have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- Confirm the fee amount listed matches the current court fee schedule.
- Verify the required supporting documents list is up‑to‑date.
- Ensure the e‑Filing instructions reflect the latest portal URL.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 30/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland listings.
- SRCGeneral purpose inferred from typical use of 'Order of Prohibition' in Irish law.
- SRCFiling locations based on standard court registry procedures.
- SRCFee and e‑Filing details not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific deadline requirements not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 9 (temporary injunction) with Form No. 10.
Leaving the prohibited act description too general.
Failing to attach the required statutory authority reference.
Submitting to the wrong court registry (e.g., District vs. Circuit).
Incorrect fee calculation leading to rejection.
Not signing the form in the presence of a witness when required.
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