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Form No.21 Notice of Motion
A Notice of Motion is a formal court document used to request specific orders or decisions from the Irish court. It's typically used when you need the court to make a ruling on a particular matter without requiring a full hearing.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.21 Notice of Motion
A Notice of Motion is a formal court document used to request specific orders or decisions from the Irish court. It's typically used when you need the court to make a ruling on a particular matter without requiring a full hearing.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Not providing enough legal notice to other parties before filing the motion.
- 2Incomplete or unclear requests in the motion
- 3Missing required supporting documents
- 4Insufficient notice to other parties
- 5Incorrect formatting or filing procedures
Plain English
Think of a Notice of Motion as a formal request form you send to the judge when you need them to decide on something specific in your case. It's different from starting a whole new case - it's about asking the court to take action on something that's already part of your ongoing legal matter.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Deadlines for filing Notices of Motion depend on court rules and the nature of the request, with most requiring specific notice periods (typically 3-7 days) to other parties before they can be heard.
- 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 urgent decision from the court
- When seeking specific orders without a full hearing
- When asking the court to resolve a particular issue in your case
- When you need to bring a matter before the judge that can't wait for the next scheduled hearing
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Emergency application
For urgent matters requiring immediate court attention
✓ Check if truly urgent and cannot wait for standard procedures
Interlocutory application
For matters arising during the course of proceedings
✓ Verify this is an interlocutory rather than final matter
Application for directions
When you need guidance on how to proceed with your case
✓ Ensure you've already filed your main case documents
Application to strike out
When requesting removal of part or all of another party's case
✓ Consider if this is the appropriate procedure
Deadline or filing window
Deadlines for filing Notices of Motion depend on court rules and the nature of the request, with most requiring specific notice periods (typically 3-7 days) to other parties before they can be heard.
Before you submit
- 1Form is fully completed with all required sections
- 2All necessary supporting documents are attached
- 3Proper notice has been given to all other parties
- 4Filing fee (if applicable) has been paid
- 5Form is filed with the correct court office
- 6Copy has been kept for your records
How to file this form
- 1Complete the Notice of Motion form with all required details
- 2Prepare any necessary supporting documents and evidence
- 3Ensure proper service on all other parties in the case
- 4File the completed form with the appropriate court office
- 5Pay any required filing fees
- 6Obtain proof of filing for your records
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used to initiate entirely new legal proceedings
- 2Certain types of requests may require specific additional forms or procedures
- 3The court may refuse to hear a motion if proper procedures aren't followed
- 4Some motions may require a hearing date to be arranged separately
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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->The No.21 Notice of Motion remains a standard court form in regular use, though specific filing procedures may vary between different court types and levels in Ireland.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form matches your court's current requirements
- Check if any recent rule changes affect how this motion should be framed
- Ensure you're using the latest version number if the form has been updated
- Confirm if electronic filing requirements have changed recently
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 26/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number: No.21 Notice of Motion
- SRCIssuing agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose: Requesting specific court orders or decisions
- SRCFiling location: Court offices or registries
- SRCService requirements: Proper notice to other parties
- SRCFiling procedures: Vary by court type and level
- SRCCurrent status: Standard form in regular use
Common confusion points
Confusing when a Notice of Motion is needed versus other court applications
Uncertainty about proper notice periods required for different types of motions
Difficulty understanding which court office to file with
Confusion about whether a hearing date needs to be arranged separately
Uncertainty about when legal representation is required for filing this form
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