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Form No. 5 Notice of Terms of Settlement - The High Court
Form No. 5 Notice of Terms of Settlement is a High Court document used to inform the court of the agreed settlement terms in a civil case. It is filed after the parties have reached a settlement and before the court issues a formal order.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 5 Notice of Terms of Settlement - The High Court
Form No. 5 Notice of Terms of Settlement is a High Court document used to inform the court of the agreed settlement terms in a civil case. It is filed after the parties have reached a settlement and before the court issues a formal order.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting or misstating a settlement term, which can invalidate the order.
- 2Leaving out a key term of the settlement
- 3Incorrect case number or party details
- 4Failing to sign the form
- 5Submitting after a court‑ordered deadline
Plain English
When you and the other side sort out a dispute, you tell the High Court exactly what you’ve agreed on by completing this notice. It’s a simple way to get the court’s approval so the settlement becomes legally binding.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the notice should be filed promptly—ideally within 7 days of settlement—to avoid unnecessary further hearings.
- 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 parties have reached a full settlement in a High Court civil matter.
- Use instead of a Part 91 Order when the settlement is straightforward and does not require a full judgment.
- Use after mediation, negotiation or court‑directed settlement conference.
- Do not use for criminal cases or family law matters that require separate specific forms.
- If the settlement includes a payment schedule, include those details in the notice.
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Use this form or another form?
Partial settlement
For cases where only some issues are resolved
✓ Verify if all issues are covered before using No. 5
Family law settlement
Different procedural rules apply
✓ Use the family‑specific form
Criminal case resolution
Not a civil matter
✓ Choose the criminal‑specific form
Form No. 23 (Criminal Conviction Settlement)
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the notice should be filed promptly—ideally within 7 days of settlement—to avoid unnecessary further hearings.
Before you submit
- 1Correct High Court case number entered
- 2All parties’ full names and addresses listed
- 3Settlement date accurately recorded
- 4Terms of settlement described clearly and completely
- 5Form signed by the appropriate party or their solicitor
- 6Date of signing included
- 7Any required supporting documents attached
- 8Form printed on plain A4 paper (if filing paper)
- 9Copy retained for personal records
- 10Submission method (in‑person, post, e‑Courts) confirmed
How to file this form
- 1Download the current Form No. 5 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all required fields in black ink or via the e‑Courts portal.
- 3Attach any evidence of payment or performance.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Submit to the High Court Registry (in person, post, or e‑Courts).
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
- 7File a copy with your own records.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to High Court civil matters.
- 2Cannot be used for interlocutory or procedural orders.
- 3Does not cover settlements that require court‑approved asset division.
- 4Electronic filing may not be available for all court locations.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm you have the 2024 edition of Form No. 5.
- Check that the case number field matches the High Court docket.
- Verify the layout of the terms section matches the latest template.
- Ensure the signature line includes space for both parties if required.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland website.
- SRCPurpose inferred from typical High Court settlement procedures.
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard Courts Service e‑Courts portal.
- SRCDeadlines inferred from practice of prompt filing after settlement.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact 7‑day recommendation.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific alternate forms listed.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 5 with Form No. 6 (partial settlement).
Leaving out the case number or using an old docket number.
Not attaching supporting documents like payment receipts.
Signing the form on behalf of another party without proper authority.
Submitting the form to the wrong court registry office.
Using a printed copy with missing fields after a software update.
Assuming the notice itself is the final court order.
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