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Form No. 56 Court of Appeal - Military - Notice of Result of Appeal
Form No. 56 – Court of Appeal – Military – Notice of Result of Appeal is a document used to inform the Court of Appeal and the parties that a military appeal has been decided. It is filed after the judgment is delivered in a military appeal case.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 56 Court of Appeal - Military - Notice of Result of Appeal
Form No. 56 – Court of Appeal – Military – Notice of Result of Appeal is a document used to inform the Court of Appeal and the parties that a military appeal has been decided. It is filed after the judgment is delivered in a military appeal case.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to state the exact result of the appeal.
- 2Leaving the result field blank or ambiguous
- 3Using an outdated form version
- 4Missing the 7‑day filing window
- 5Failing to attach the judgment copy
Plain English
When a military appeal is heard in the Court of Appeal, the judge’s decision must be recorded on this form. It tells the court, the appellant and the respondent what the final outcome was. The form is then lodged with the court registry.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be lodged within 7 calendar days of the judgment being handed down, unless the court grants an extension.
- 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 military appeal has been decided in the Court of Appeal.
- Do not use for civil or criminal appeals – separate forms exist.
- Use instead of a general “Notice of Judgment” when the case involves the Defence Forces.
- Apply when you need to record the result for enforcement or costs orders.
- File this form even if the appeal is dismissed; the result still must be recorded.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Civil appeal decided
Different jurisdiction
✓ Verify the case type before filing
Form No. 55 – Court of Appeal – Notice of Result
Criminal appeal decided
Criminal matters
✓ Use the criminal-specific form
Form No. 57 – Court of Appeal – Criminal Notice of Result
Application for leave to appeal
Not a result notice
✓ Submit the appropriate application form
Form No. 58 – Court of Appeal – Application for Leave
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be lodged within 7 calendar days of the judgment being handed down, unless the court grants an extension.
Before you submit
- 1Form is the current version (No. 56).
- 2All party names and case number are correct.
- 3Result of appeal is clearly stated (allowed, dismissed, varied).
- 4Date of judgment matches the court record.
- 5Signature of the authorised representative is present.
- 6Judgment copy attached if required.
- 7Form is printed on white A4 paper or submitted electronically.
- 8Cover letter includes contact details.
- 9Postage or e‑filing confirmation retained.
How to file this form
- 1Download Form No. 56 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form in black ink or typed text.
- 3Attach a certified copy of the judgment (if required).
- 4Sign the form and date it.
- 5Send the form to the Court of Appeal Registry by post, in person, or via e‑filing.
- 6Obtain a receipt or confirmation of filing.
- 7Keep a copy for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for military appeals; using it for other appeal types is invalid.
- 2Electronic submission requires a valid digital certificate.
- 3The form does not capture costs orders – a separate form is needed.
- 4No provision for multiple appeal results on a single form.
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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. 56 is currently the approved version (as of 2024). No recent amendments have been published, but check the Courts Service website for updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number and title match the latest PDF on the Courts Service site.
- Check that the layout includes fields for ‘Result of Appeal’ and ‘Date of Judgment’.
- Verify whether a digital signature is now accepted.
- Ensure any new attachment requirements (e.g., electronic judgment copy) are noted.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from form name.
- SRCTypical filing window (7 days) based on standard Irish court practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCRequirement to attach judgment copynot confirmed in official source.
- SRCE‑filing availabilitygeneral Courts Service service, not specific to this form.
- SRCNo confirmed recent amendmentchecked Courts Service news archive (not confirmed in official source).
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 55 (civil) with Form No. 56 (military).
Leaving the ‘Result of Appeal’ box empty or using vague language.
Submitting after the 7‑day deadline without a court order.
Attaching the wrong version of the judgment.
Signing with a solicitor’s name instead of the authorised party.
Assuming electronic filing is automatic without a digital certificate.
Forgetting to include a cover letter with contact details.
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