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Form No. 2 Court of Appeal - Civil - Application for Leave to Appeal
This form is used to request permission from the Court of Appeal to challenge a civil decision made by a lower court in Ireland. You would use it when you believe there were legal errors in the original judgment but need the Court's permission to proceed with a full appeal.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 2 Court of Appeal - Civil - Application for Leave to Appeal
This form is used to request permission from the Court of Appeal to challenge a civil decision made by a lower court in Ireland. You would use it when you believe there were legal errors in the original judgment but need the Court's permission to proceed with a full appeal.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Missing the strict deadline is the most common reason applications for leave to appeal are rejected.
- 2Missing the strict deadline for filing
- 3Failing to provide sufficient legal grounds for appeal
- 4Not completing all required sections of the form
- 5Submitting incomplete or unclear documentation
Plain English
If you lost a civil case and think the judge made a legal mistake, this form asks the higher Court of Appeal judges if they'll hear your case. Think of it as knocking on the Court's door to ask 'please let me explain why I think this decision was wrong'.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Applications for leave to appeal must generally be filed within 14 days of the lower court's decision, though this timeframe may be extended in exceptional circumstances with court permission.
- 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 this form when you need permission to appeal a civil decision
- Use when the appeal is to the Court of Appeal specifically
- Use when you're not directly appealing but need leave to proceed
- Use for civil matters only, not criminal appeals
- Use when the original decision was made by a lower court judge
- Use when you believe there were significant legal errors in the original decision
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Situation
Why it matters
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Appealing a criminal decision
Different procedures and rights apply
✓ Ensure you're using the correct court forms
Direct appeal without seeking leave
Some cases don't require permission first
✓ Verify if your case needs leave to appeal
Supreme Court appeal
Higher court with different requirements
✓ Confirm the correct court level for your appeal
Family law appeal
Specialized procedures for family cases
✓ Use family-specific appeal forms
Deadline or filing window
Applications for leave to appeal must generally be filed within 14 days of the lower court's decision, though this timeframe may be extended in exceptional circumstances with court permission.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all required sections are completed
- 2Verify you have the correct grounds for appeal
- 3Check that all parties have been properly served
- 4Confirm the correct court fee has been paid
- 5Ensure all supporting documents are attached
- 6Double-check the form is the latest version
- 7Verify the submission deadline hasn't passed
- 8Make sure all signatures are included where required
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct form from the Courts Service website
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information
- 3Prepare supporting documents and legal arguments
- 4Pay the required court fee
- 5Serve copies on all relevant parties
- 6Submit the completed form to the Court of Appeal office
- 7Keep a copy of your submission for your records
Known limitations
- 1Granting leave to appeal is discretionary and not guaranteed
- 2The form only requests permission to appeal, not the appeal itself
- 3Some decisions may not be eligible for appeal regardless of form completion
- 4The form doesn't replace the need for legal representation
- 5Approval doesn't guarantee success of the full appeal
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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
- Verify the form number matches No. 2 Court of Appeal - Civil
- Check if any sections have been updated or added
- Confirm current court fees required with the form
- Ensure the address for submission is current
- Check if electronic filing options have been added
- Verify if any supporting document requirements have changed
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCUsed specifically for Court of Appeal civil matters
- SRCRequires seeking permission (leave) to appeal
- SRCTypically has a 14-day deadline (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCMust be submitted to Court of Appeal office
- SRCRequires payment of court fees (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCMay require supporting legal documents
- SRCForm number is No. 2 (not confirmed in official source)
Common confusion points
Confusing leave to appeal with a direct appeal
Not understanding that permission must be sought first
Missing that different deadlines apply to different stages
Thinking all decisions can be appealed with this form
Confusing civil and criminal appeal procedures
Not realizing the form requires strong legal arguments
Assuming automatic right to appeal without permission
Misunderstanding the difference between appeal and judicial review
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