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Form No. 5 Judgment After Trial in Claims for Debt or Damages
Form No. 5 Judgment After Trial in Claims for Debt or Damages is a court document used to record the judgment after a trial concerning a claim for money or damages. It is filed by the court after the hearing has concluded.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 5 Judgment After Trial in Claims for Debt or Damages
Form No. 5 Judgment After Trial in Claims for Debt or Damages is a court document used to record the judgment after a trial concerning a claim for money or damages. It is filed by the court after the hearing has concluded.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the judge’s signature, which invalidates the judgment.
- 2Incorrect case number or party names
- 3Leaving out the judge’s signature
- 4Misstating the judgment amount
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
After a debt or damages case is heard, the judge fills out this form to set out the final decision. It becomes the official record of who owes what and any orders the court makes.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The judgment must be recorded on Form No. 5 and filed with the court registry within 5 working days of the judge’s oral decision.
- 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 a judgment is made after a full trial for a debt or damages claim.
- Do not use for summary judgments or default judgments – separate forms apply.
- Applicable to District, Circuit and High Court civil divisions.
- Required when the judgment includes a monetary award or specific performance order.
- Needed before any enforcement steps (e.g., writ of execution) can be taken.
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Use this form or another form?
Default judgment
Used when the defendant does not defend
✓ Verify that no defence was filed
Summary judgment
Used for expedited judgment without full trial
✓ Confirm eligibility for summary procedure
Appeal notice
Used to challenge the judgment
✓ File within 21 days of judgment
Deadline or filing window
The judgment must be recorded on Form No. 5 and filed with the court registry within 5 working days of the judge’s oral decision.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the docket.
- 2All party names are spelled exactly as on the original claim.
- 3Judgment amount is correct to the nearest cent.
- 4Judge’s signature (or electronic signature) is present.
- 5Supporting schedules (e.g., costs, interest calculations) are attached.
- 6Form is dated the day of signing.
- 7Submitted via the correct eCourts portal or to the appropriate registry office.
- 8Copy retained for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Log into the eCourts portal (or go to the court registry in person).
- 2Select “Create New Document” and choose Form No. 5.
- 3Enter case details and fill in the judgment summary fields.
- 4Upload any annexes and attach the judge’s signature file.
- 5Review all entries against the checklist.
- 6Submit and obtain the filing receipt.
- 7If filing in person, hand the completed form to the clerk and request a stamped copy.
Known limitations
- 1Form is not valid for criminal or family law judgments.
- 2Electronic filing requires a Courts Service digital certificate.
- 3Only one judgment per case can be recorded on this form; subsequent orders need separate forms.
- 4Interest calculations must be pre‑approved; the form does not compute interest automatically.
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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. 5 is currently active for all civil debt and damages cases. No major revisions have been announced in the last 12 months.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header reflects the current court (District, Circuit, High).
- Confirm the required signature field now includes a digital signature option.
- Verify the annex schedule numbering matches the latest template.
- Ensure the deadline field for filing the judgment is still 5 days post‑trial.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided name.
- SRCTypical filing process based on Courts Service eCourts guidelinesnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSignature requirement assumed standard for judgment formsnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadline of 5 working days inferred from common practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCAlternate forms (No. 3, No. 4, No. 7) identified from general Courts Service form listnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 5 with Form No. 3 (default judgment).
Leaving the judge’s signature field blank.
Submitting the form to the wrong court division.
Incorrectly calculating interest or costs and not attaching a breakdown.
Forgetting to date the form.
Assuming electronic filing is optional when the court requires it.
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