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Form No. 27  Request to Set Down Cause for Further Consideration

Form No. 27 is a request to the Courts Service of Ireland to set down a cause for further consideration. Use it when you need the court to adjourn a matter or schedule further hearing dates.

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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 27  Request to Set Down Cause for Further Consideration

Form No. 27 is a request to the Courts Service of Ireland to set down a cause for further consideration. Use it when you need the court to adjourn a matter or schedule further hearing dates.

The form records the case details, the reason for the request, and the preferred dates or time‑frames for further consideration.

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  • 1The most common mistake is submitting the request after the current hearing date has passed.
  • 2Missing the deadline for filing the request
  • 3Leaving key case details blank
  • 4Providing an unclear or insufficient reason
  • 5Failing to sign the form

Plain English

If a case needs more time or a new hearing date, you fill out this form to ask the judge to put the matter on the court’s agenda again. It’s a simple written request that the court reviews.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: File the request before the current hearing date or within any court‑issued time‑limit; late submissions may be rejected.
  • 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 adjournment of an ongoing case
  • When the court has asked for a further hearing on a specific issue
  • When you require additional time to gather evidence or witnesses
  • When a scheduling conflict prevents attendance at the set date

Form selector

Use this form or another form?

Need to change a party’s name

Updates party details

✓ Verify you are not just seeking a new date

Form No. 28

Request to withdraw a claim

Ends the case

✓ Ensure you have consent of other parties

Form No. 30

Apply for a default judgment

Claimant seeks judgment without defence

✓ Only when the other side has not responded

Form No. 31

Deadline or filing window

File the request before the current hearing date or within any court‑issued time‑limit; late submissions may be rejected.

Before you submit

  1. 1Case number and court name entered correctly
  2. 2All parties’ full names spelled accurately
  3. 3Reason for further consideration clearly explained
  4. 4Proposed new dates are realistic and not past
  5. 5Signature and date are present
  6. 6Any supporting evidence attached
  7. 7Correct filing fee (if applicable) included
  8. 8Form uploaded in PDF format if filing online
  9. 9Copy retained for your records

How to file this form

  1. 1Complete the form on paper or in a PDF editor
  2. 2Attach any required supporting documents
  3. 3Pay any applicable filing fee
  4. 4Submit in person or by post to the appropriate court registry
  5. 5Or upload via the Courts Service e‑filing portal
  6. 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement of filing

Known limitations

  1. 1Only applicable to District and Circuit Courts
  2. 2Does not cover requests for a new trial after judgment
  3. 3No online submission for some rural courts
  4. 4Form does not include a fee schedule

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6 fields

Proceedings

3 items

Title of Proceedings

The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.

Requiredtext
Record Number

The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.

Requiredtext
Court and Office

The court and the office where the document is being filed.

Requiredtext

Substance

2 items

Relief or Information Sought

What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.

Requiredtext
Grounds and Exhibits

The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.

text

Execution

1 items

Signature, Jurat or Service Details

Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
COURTS

Form No. 27 is currently the standard request for further consideration. No recent amendments have been announced, but always verify the latest version on the Courts Service website.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Check the form header for the latest issue date
  • Confirm the required supporting documents are listed
  • Verify the signature field matches the current layout
  • Ensure the court’s e‑filing instructions are up to date

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Quick Facts

Anyone involved in a court case – plaintiff, defendant or their legal representative – can file this form.
The form records the case details, the reason for the request, and the preferred dates or time‑frames for further consideration.
Submit it as soon as you know a further hearing is required, typically before the current hearing date expires or a court‑set deadline passes.
File the form at the relevant District Court or Circuit Court registry, either in person, by post, or via the Courts Service’s e-filing portal if available.
A correct and timely request avoids unnecessary delays, prevents default judgments and keeps the case on the court’s timetable.
1. Gather the case number, parties’ names and the current hearing date. 2. Write a clear reason why more time or a new date is needed. 3. Propose one or two alternative dates. 4. Sign the form and attach any supporting evidence. 5. Deliver it to the court registry or upload it through the e‑filing system.

Form Details

Revision date
23/01/26

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Common confusion points

Mixing up Form No. 27 with Form No. 28 (party name change)

Assuming the form can be used to cancel a case entirely

Leaving the ‘preferred dates’ section blank

Submitting to the wrong court registry

Forgetting to attach supporting documents

Using an outdated PDF version of the form

Not checking if a filing fee is required

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