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Form No.48 Originating Notice of Motion
The No.48 Originating Notice of Motion is a court document used to formally request a decision or action from the court in Irish legal proceedings. It is typically used when a party needs to ask the court to make an order or ruling on a specific matter.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.48 Originating Notice of Motion
The No.48 Originating Notice of Motion is a court document used to formally request a decision or action from the court in Irish legal proceedings. It is typically used when a party needs to ask the court to make an order or ruling on a specific matter.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is missing the deadline to file or respond to a notice of motion.
- 2Missing deadlines for filing or response
- 3Improper service on other parties
- 4Insufficient detail in the notice of motion
- 5Failure to include required supporting documents
Plain English
This form is how you ask an Irish court to do something specific in your case, like change a decision or order something to happen. It's one of the main ways you move your case forward when you need the judge's intervention.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Filing deadlines are typically set by court rules or previous orders in your case. Missing deadlines can result in your application being dismissed without being 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
- Use when you need to ask the court to make a specific decision or order
- Use when responding to another party's motion in the case
- Use for interim applications during ongoing proceedings
- Use when seeking to change or set aside a previous court order
- Do not use for initiating an entirely new case - that typically requires different forms
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Situation
Why it matters
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Starting a new legal case
Different procedures apply
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Civil Bill or other originating summons
Seeking an urgent court order
Urgent matters require special procedures
✓ Confirm if ex parte application is needed
Appealing a court decision
Different time limits and procedures
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Enforcing a court order
Different enforcement procedures available
✓ Verify which enforcement method is appropriate
Deadline or filing window
Filing deadlines are typically set by court rules or previous orders in your case. Missing deadlines can result in your application being dismissed without being heard.
Before you submit
- 1All required sections of the form are completed
- 2Correct court fee has been paid or exemption claimed
- 3All relevant documents are attached
- 4Proper service on all other parties has been arranged
- 5Form references correct case number and parties
- 6Form is signed by appropriate person (solicitor or litigant in person)
- 7Copy has been kept for your records
How to file this form
- 1Complete the form with all required information
- 2Prepare any necessary supporting documents
- 3Pay the appropriate court fee or apply for exemption
- 4Arrange proper service on all other parties
- 5File the original with the appropriate court office
- 6Obtain a stamped copy as proof of filing
- 7Serve the filed copy on all other parties
Known limitations
- 1This form alone cannot start an entirely new legal case
- 2Complex legal matters may require additional documentation or legal representation
- 3Court decisions on motions depend on applicable law and previous orders
- 4Some urgent matters may require different procedures
- 5Not all types of court applications can be made using this form
Field map
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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form version number matches current court requirements
- Verify any recent changes to court rules affecting motions
- Confirm if electronic filing is now accepted for this form
- Check if updated practice directions affect how this form should be completed
- Verify current filing fees and payment methods
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number confirmed from provided information
- SRCIssuing agency confirmed as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose inferred from standard court procedures
- SRCFiling methods based on general Irish court practices
- SRCSpecific deadlines and requirements not confirmed in official source
- SRCElectronic submission availability not confirmed in official source
- SRCCurrent form version status not confirmed in official source
- SRCRecent changes to form not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Confusion about when this form is appropriate versus other court forms
Uncertainty about proper service requirements on other parties
Difficulty understanding legal terminology required in the form
Confusion about court fees and payment methods
Uncertainty about deadlines for filing and responding
Confusion about what supporting documents are required
Difficulty understanding the difference between this and other motion forms
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