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Form No. 23 Affidavit on Interpleader
Form No. 23 Affidavit on Interpleader is a sworn statement used in court proceedings when a party holds money or property that more than one claimant says they are entitled to. It is filed to request the court to decide who should receive the disputed assets.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 23 Affidavit on Interpleader
Form No. 23 Affidavit on Interpleader is a sworn statement used in court proceedings when a party holds money or property that more than one claimant says they are entitled to. It is filed to request the court to decide who should receive the disputed assets.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to have the affidavit witnessed by an authorised official.
- 2Leaving any claimant out of the affidavit
- 3Submitting an unsigned or unwitnessed affidavit
- 4Providing inaccurate asset details
- 5Missing the filing deadline set in the summons
Plain English
If you have cash, a deposit or an item and two or more people claim it belongs to them, you use this form to tell the court you’re not sure who should get it. You swear that the facts you give are true and ask the judge to sort it out.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The affidavit must be filed within the period specified in the interpleader summons, usually 14 days from service, unless the court orders 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 hold money or property claimed by multiple parties.
- Use after receiving an interpleader summons from the court.
- Use instead of a regular affidavit of truth when an interpleader issue is involved.
- Use when you need the court to decide the proper recipient before you can release the asset.
- Use even if you are a corporate entity holding the disputed funds.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
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For single creditor claims, not multiple claimants
✓ Verify number of claimants first
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✓ Confirm you need an injunction, not just an affidavit
Form No. 20 (Application for Injunction)
Estate distribution
When the dispute is about a deceased's estate
✓ Use probate forms if the asset is part of an estate
Deadline or filing window
The affidavit must be filed within the period specified in the interpleader summons, usually 14 days from service, unless the court orders an extension.
Before you submit
- 1All claimant names and addresses entered correctly.
- 2Asset description matches supporting documents.
- 3Affidavit signed and dated by the deponent.
- 4Witness signature and stamp from a Commissioner for Oaths or solicitor.
- 5Supporting documents attached and labelled.
- 6Correct court registry selected.
- 7Copy of the form retained for personal records.
- 8Filing fee (if any) prepared.
- 9Submission method (in‑person, post, e‑Courts) confirmed.
- 10Confirmation receipt obtained after filing.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 23 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form in black ink or electronically.
- 3Arrange for a Commissioner for Oaths or solicitor to witness the affidavit.
- 4Gather supporting documents (bank statements, title deeds, correspondence).
- 5Submit the original to the appropriate court registry (in person, post, or e‑Courts).
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or electronic acknowledgment.
- 7File a copy with any other parties involved, as required.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not replace a full interpleader application; a separate application may be needed.
- 2Only suitable for assets held in Ireland; foreign assets may require different procedures.
- 3The form does not include a fee schedule; fees must be checked separately.
- 4Electronic filing may not be available for all District Courts.
- 5Not a substitute for legal advice; complex cases should consult a solicitor.
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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 revision date.
- Confirm the court registry address matches the current location.
- Verify that the witness signature block includes both Commissioner for Oaths and solicitor options.
- Ensure any referenced statutory provisions are up‑to‑date (e.g., Interpleader Act 1999).
- Review the attached guidance notes for any new filing fee changes.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number verified from Courts Service website.
- SRCPurpose inferred from form name (Affidavit on Interpleader).
- SRCFiling locations based on typical Courts Service procedures.
- SRCWitness requirements derived from general Irish affidavit rules.
- SRCDeadlines assumed from standard summons periodsnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCFee information not confirmed; noted as separate check.
- SRCElectronic filing availability inferred from e‑Courts portalnot confirmed for this specific form.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 23 with a regular affidavit of truth.
Leaving out a claimant who was cc'd on the original dispute letter.
Submitting the form to the wrong court (e.g., High Court instead of District Court).
Failing to have the affidavit witnessed correctly.
Not attaching required supporting documents.
Assuming the filing fee is waived without checking the latest schedule.
Using a printed copy of the form that has outdated wording.
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