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Form No. 18A Notice of Trial (Personal Injuries)
Form No. 18A Notice of Trial (Personal Injuries) is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to inform the court and the other party that a personal injury case is ready for trial. It is filed after the case has been allocated to a judge and all pre‑trial steps are completed.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 18A Notice of Trial (Personal Injuries)
Form No. 18A Notice of Trial (Personal Injuries) is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to inform the court and the other party that a personal injury case is ready for trial. It is filed after the case has been allocated to a judge and all pre‑trial steps are completed.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the notice after the judge’s deadline, which can delay the trial.
- 2Missing the judge‑set deadline
- 3Leaving required fields blank
- 4Submitting the wrong case number
- 5Failing to attach the directions order
Plain English
When you or your solicitor are taking a personal injury claim to trial, you must lodge this notice so the court can set a trial date. It tells the judge, the other side and the court clerk that you are prepared to go forward.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be filed within the time limit set by the judge’s directions, usually no later than 28 days before the proposed trial date.
- 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 have a personal injury claim that has reached the trial stage.
- If the court has issued a directions order requiring a notice of trial.
- To set a specific trial date after all pre‑trial steps are finished.
- Instead of Form 18B, which is for non‑personal‑injury civil matters.
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Use this form or another form?
Case settled before trial
No trial needed
✓ Verify settlement terms first
Non‑personal injury civil case
Different content requirements
✓ Confirm case type
Form 18B (General Notice of Trial)
Criminal matter
Not a civil personal injury case
✓ Use criminal procedure forms
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be filed within the time limit set by the judge’s directions, usually no later than 28 days before the proposed trial date.
Before you submit
- 1Correct case number entered
- 2All parties’ full names and addresses listed
- 3Proposed trial date falls within the court’s available calendar
- 4Signature of plaintiff or authorised solicitor present
- 5Directions order attached (if required)
- 6Form printed on A4 paper or uploaded as a clear PDF
- 7Submission receipt or confirmation saved
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 18A from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form using clear, legible text or fillable PDF.
- 3Attach any required supporting documents.
- 4Sign the form or have your solicitor sign it.
- 5File the form via the online portal or deliver/post it to the court registry.
- 6Obtain and keep the filing confirmation.
- 7Notify the opposing party that the notice has been filed.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to personal injury claims.
- 2Does not set the trial date; the court confirms the date after filing.
- 3Electronic filing requires a valid digital certificate.
- 4Paper filing may be delayed if the registry is busy.
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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 2024 revision date.
- Confirm the court registry address matches the current location.
- Verify that the online portal accepts PDF version 1.2 or later.
- Ensure the signature field reflects the current requirement for solicitor’s signature.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from Courts Service of Ireland listings.
- SRCTypical filing deadline inferred from standard court directions (28 days).
- SRCSubmission methods based on Courts Service online portal capabilities.
- SRCSignature requirement inferred from common practice for civil notices.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline length for all courts.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: whether a digital certificate is mandatory for all filings.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 18A with Form 18B (different case types).
Assuming the notice itself schedules the trial date.
Leaving the case number blank or using an old number.
Submitting without the judge’s directions order attached.
Using a non‑digital signature when filing online.
Filing after the deadline set by the judge.
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