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Form No. 28 Notice That Cause Has Been Set Doen for Further Consideration
Form No. 28 is a notice filed with the Courts Service of Ireland to inform the court that the cause (case) has been set for further consideration. Use it when a matter needs to be scheduled for another hearing or decision.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 28 Notice That Cause Has Been Set Doen for Further Consideration
Form No. 28 is a notice filed with the Courts Service of Ireland to inform the court that the cause (case) has been set for further consideration. Use it when a matter needs to be scheduled for another hearing or decision.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is entering the wrong case number, which can send your notice to the wrong file.
- 2Leaving the case number blank or incorrect
- 3Missing the short filing window after the court order
- 4Failing to attach the original order that set the cause aside
- 5Signing the form with the wrong representative
Plain English
If your case has been paused and you need the judge to look at it again, you send this form. It tells the court you want the matter put back on the docket for another round.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice should be filed within 7 days of the court’s order to set the cause for further consideration, unless the order specifies a different period.
- 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 the court orders a matter to be set aside for further evidence
- When you need to request a new hearing date after a pause
- When the judge asks you to submit a formal notice of continuation
- When you are the party seeking to reopen a closed cause
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Deadline or filing window
The notice should be filed within 7 days of the court’s order to set the cause for further consideration, unless the order specifies a different period.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the court file
- 2Date of the court’s order is correctly entered
- 3Reason for further consideration is concise and accurate
- 4Form is signed by the appropriate party or solicitor
- 5All required supporting documents are attached
- 6Correct court registry address is used
- 7If filing online, the PDF is clear and legible
- 8Copy retained for your records
- 9Confirmation of receipt obtained from the court
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 28 from courts.ie
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or electronically
- 3Attach the original order that set the cause aside
- 4Sign the form and date it
- 5Submit via post, in person, or the e‑filing portal
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or acknowledgment
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to civil matters that have been formally set aside
- 2Does not replace a formal application for a new hearing
- 3Cannot be used for criminal cases
- 4Electronic filing may not be available in all districts
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Compact field-by-field guide
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->Form No. 28 is currently the standard notice for further consideration. No major revisions have been announced in 2024, but check the Courts Service site for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the current year
- Check that the case number field matches the new 8‑digit format
- Verify the signature line includes space for a solicitor’s signature if applicable
- Ensure the instructions page references the latest e‑filing portal URL
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user input
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose inferred from title ‘Notice That Cause Has Been Set Done for Further Consideration’
- SRCFiling location and method inferred from typical Courts Service procedures
- SRCDeadline estimate based on common practice for court notices
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact filing window (7 days) and specific form fields
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of e‑filing for this form
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 28 with Form No. 30 (adjournment request)
Leaving the ‘reason for further consideration’ field blank
Submitting to the wrong court registry
Using an outdated PDF version of the form
Forgetting to attach the original court order
Signing with a personal signature when a solicitor’s signature is required
Assuming the form can be filed after the deadline without permission
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