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Form No.3 Court of Appeal-Civil-Statement of Grounds of Objection to Application for Leave to Appeal
Form No.3 Court of Appeal‑Civil – Statement of Grounds of Objection to Application for Leave to Appeal is a written submission used in the Court of Appeal. It sets out why a party objects to another party’s request for permission to appeal a civil judgment.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.3 Court of Appeal-Civil-Statement of Grounds of Objection to Application for Leave to Appeal
Form No.3 Court of Appeal‑Civil – Statement of Grounds of Objection to Application for Leave to Appeal is a written submission used in the Court of Appeal. It sets out why a party objects to another party’s request for permission to appeal a civil judgment.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the objection after the deadline.
- 2Missing the 14‑day filing deadline
- 3Leaving the grounds of objection vague or unsupported
- 4Failing to sign or date the form
- 5Sending the form to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If someone wants to appeal a civil case and you disagree, you file this form to explain your reasons. It tells the judges why the appeal should not be allowed. Think of it as your formal “no‑go” argument.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The objection must be lodged within 14 days of service of the leave‑to‑appeal application, unless the court orders 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
- Use when you want to object to another party’s application for leave to appeal in a civil case.
- Do not use for criminal appeals – a different form applies.
- If you simply want to appeal yourself, you file a separate Application for Leave to Appeal.
- When the court has already granted leave to appeal, this form is no longer relevant.
- If you need to amend an existing objection, file a supplementary statement rather than a new Form No.3.
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Use this form or another form?
Application for Leave to Appeal
To request permission to appeal a civil judgment
✓ Ensure you are the appellant, not the objector
Objection to Criminal Appeal
For criminal cases
✓ Use the criminal-specific form
Request to Extend Time
When you miss the 14‑day deadline
✓ Must be filed before the court sets a new deadline
Deadline or filing window
The objection must be lodged within 14 days of service of the leave‑to‑appeal application, unless the court orders a different period.
Before you submit
- 1Case number and court reference are correct.
- 2All grounds of objection are clearly numbered and explained.
- 3Supporting extracts are attached and paginated.
- 4Form is signed and dated by the objecting party or their solicitor.
- 5Copy of the original leave‑to‑appeal application is included.
- 6PDF file is under the size limit for e‑Filing (if filing online).
- 7Postage address matches the Court of Appeal Registry address.
- 8Receipt or acknowledgment from the court is retained.
How to file this form
- 1Download the current Form No.3 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form in black ink or as a typed PDF.
- 3Gather supporting documents (judgment excerpts, previous orders).
- 4Sign and date the completed form.
- 5File the form in person, by post, or via the e‑Filing portal.
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or email confirmation.
- 7Keep a copy for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to civil matters in the Court of Appeal.
- 2Does not replace the need to serve a copy on the applicant for leave to appeal.
- 3Electronic filing requires a valid digital certificate.
- 4No provision for filing in Irish language – must be in English.
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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->Form No.3 is currently the approved version as of 2024. No recent amendments have been announced, but always check the Courts Service website for updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form number and title match the latest PDF on the Courts Service site.
- Check that the deadline wording reflects the current 14‑day rule.
- Confirm the required supporting documents (e.g., judgment extracts) are still listed.
- Ensure the e‑Filing portal accepts PDF version X.X or later.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from Courts Service of Ireland publication list.
- SRCDeadline of 14 days inferred from typical civil procedure rulesnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSubmission methods (in person, post, e‑Filing) based on general Courts Service filing optionsnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCRequirement to attach judgment extracts inferred from standard practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCVersion status checked on courts.ie as of 2024not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up the 14‑day deadline with other court deadlines.
Using the same form for both criminal and civil appeals.
Leaving the ‘grounds of objection’ section blank or too brief.
Submitting the form to the High Court instead of the Court of Appeal.
Failing to attach the original leave‑to‑appeal application.
Not signing the form or using a scanned signature that the system rejects.
Assuming e‑Filing is optional when a digital certificate is required.
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