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Form No. 15 Admission of Facts Pursuant to Notice
Form No. 15 Admission of Facts Pursuant to Notice is a Courts Service of Ireland document used in civil or family cases to formally admit facts after receiving a notice from the other party. It is filed with the court to streamline the issues in dispute.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 15 Admission of Facts Pursuant to Notice
Form No. 15 Admission of Facts Pursuant to Notice is a Courts Service of Ireland document used in civil or family cases to formally admit facts after receiving a notice from the other party. It is filed with the court to streamline the issues in dispute.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is missing the deadline set in the notice.
- 2Missing the filing deadline
- 3Admitting facts you do not intend to accept
- 4Leaving required fields blank
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If the other side has sent you a notice asking you to admit certain facts, you use this form to say which facts you accept. It helps the judge focus on the real points of disagreement and can speed up the case.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be lodged by the date stated in the notice – typically 14 days after service – unless the court grants an extension.
- 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 when you have been served a notice to admit facts in a civil or family case.
- Use instead of a full defence if you only need to admit specific facts.
- Use when you want to narrow the issues for the judge.
- Do not use for criminal matters; a different procedure applies.
- Do not use if you wish to contest all facts – file a defence instead.
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Use this form or another form?
No admission needed
Full defence required
✓ Verify if any facts must be admitted before filing a defence
Criminal case
Different procedural rules
✓ Check case type before using
Multiple parties
Jointly admitted facts
✓ Ensure all parties sign
Deadline or filing window
The form must be lodged by the date stated in the notice – typically 14 days after service – unless the court grants an extension.
Before you submit
- 1Deadline confirmed and noted on calendar.
- 2All case details (number, parties) entered correctly.
- 3Each fact to be admitted is listed precisely.
- 4Unadmitted facts are clearly left unchecked.
- 5Signature and date are present.
- 6A copy retained for your records.
- 7Form packaged with any required supporting documents.
- 8Delivered to the correct court registry.
- 9Receipt or proof of service obtained.
How to file this form
- 1Read the notice and note the filing deadline.
- 2Download or obtain Form No. 15 from the Courts Service website.
- 3Complete the form with accurate case information and fact admissions.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Make a photocopy for your file.
- 6Submit the original to the appropriate court registry (in person, post, or online).
- 7Obtain a receipt or confirmation of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to civil and family matters.
- 2Not valid for criminal prosecutions.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all courts.
- 4Only admits facts; it does not replace a full defence where required.
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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
- Check the form header for the latest version date.
- Confirm the case number format matches the current court numbering system.
- Verify any new fields added for electronic filing signatures.
- Ensure the deadline field reflects any recent rule changes.
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Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
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