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Form No. 15 Request for Opinion of The Court
Form No. 15 Request for Opinion of the Court is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to ask a judge for a formal opinion on a legal question. It is typically filed before a court hearing or when parties need guidance on how the law may apply to their case.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 15 Request for Opinion of The Court
Form No. 15 Request for Opinion of the Court is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to ask a judge for a formal opinion on a legal question. It is typically filed before a court hearing or when parties need guidance on how the law may apply to their case.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not stating the legal question clearly enough for the judge to answer.
- 2Missing the case reference number
- 3Vague description of the legal question
- 4Submitting after the hearing date
- 5Failing to attach supporting documents
Plain English
If you need the court’s view on a point of law before your case goes ahead, you fill out this form. It tells the judge what{’}s in question and why you need a written opinion. The court then replies in writing, which can help you decide how to proceed. It’s a way to get an official legal direction without waiting for a full trial decision.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the court usually needs at least 14 days to consider the request before your next hearing.
- 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 a written judicial opinion before a hearing
- If a party seeks clarification on statutory interpretation
- When the court’s guidance will affect settlement negotiations
- To obtain an official view that can be cited in later proceedings
- Instead of filing a full application for a judgment
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need a full judgment
Opinion is only advisory, judgment is binding
✓ Confirm you really need a judgment
Form No. 16 Application for Judgment
Requesting a case management order
Different purpose – focuses on scheduling, not legal opinion
✓ Use Form No. 12 for timetables
Form No. 12 Request for Case Management
Seeking a statutory declaration
Not a court opinion, just a sworn statement
✓ Choose Form No. 8 only for declarations
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the court usually needs at least 14 days to consider the request before your next hearing.
Before you submit
- 1Case number entered correctly
- 2Legal question phrased in one clear sentence
- 3All relevant facts summarised concisely
- 4Supporting documents attached
- 5Signature and date included
- 6Correct court registry address used
- 7Copy retained for your records
- 8If e‑filing, confirm upload receipt
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 15
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or via the e‑form
- 3Attach a brief factual annex if needed
- 4Sign and date the form
- 5Submit in person, by post, or upload through the Courts Service portal
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment
- 7Keep a copy for future reference
Known limitations
- 1Form only requests an opinion; it does not create a binding order
- 2Not suitable for urgent injunction applications
- 3Only applicable to civil and family matters
- 4Electronic submission may not be available for 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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 version date
- Verify the court registry address listed matches your local court
- Confirm the required supporting documents are still listed
- Ensure the electronic filing option is still available on the portal
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland website
- SRCPurpose inferred from form name “Request for Opinion of the Court”
- SRCSubmission methods based on general Courts Service e‑filing capabilities
- SRCDeadlines and timing inferred from typical court practice
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact processing time of 14 days
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: electronic submission availability for all courts
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 15 with Form No. 12 (case management)
Leaving the legal question too general
Submitting after the hearing date has passed
Sending the form to the wrong court office
Failing to attach necessary background documents
Assuming the opinion is a final judgment
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