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Form No. 57 Court of Appeal - Military -Notice of Application
Form No. 57 – Court of Appeal – Military – Notice of Application is a notice filed with the Court of Appeal when a party wishes to start a military‑related appeal. It is used to inform the court and the other side that an application is being made.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 57 Court of Appeal - Military -Notice of Application
Form No. 57 – Court of Appeal – Military – Notice of Application is a notice filed with the Court of Appeal when a party wishes to start a military‑related appeal. It is used to inform the court and the other side that an application is being made.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the notice after the statutory deadline.
- 2Missing the filing deadline
- 3Leaving mandatory fields blank
- 4Submitting to the wrong court registry
- 5Failing to attach required supporting documents
Plain English
Think of this as a formal heads‑up to the Court of Appeal that you are asking for a decision on a military matter. You fill it in, sign it, and send it to the court so the case can move forward.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be filed within the time limit set by the Court of Appeal Rules, usually 28 days from the date of the decision being appealed.
- 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
- When you are appealing a decision made by a military tribunal.
- When the appeal is to be heard by the Court of Appeal, not a lower circuit court.
- When you need to give formal notice of your application to the court and the other party.
- When the appeal involves questions of military law or service‑member rights.
- When you have already obtained permission to appeal from the lower court.
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Deadline or filing window
The notice must be filed within the time limit set by the Court of Appeal Rules, usually 28 days from the date of the decision being appealed.
Before you submit
- 1All applicant details are complete and correct.
- 2Case number and lower‑court reference are entered accurately.
- 3Type of relief sought is clearly described.
- 4Supporting judgment or order is attached.
- 5Form is signed and dated by the applicant or authorised solicitor.
- 6Correct filing fee (if any) is prepared.
- 7Chosen delivery method (post or e‑filing) is ready.
- 8A copy of the completed form is retained for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 57 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form in black ink or via the e‑filing portal.
- 3Attach the lower‑court judgment and any other required documents.
- 4Pay any applicable filing fee.
- 5Submit the form to the Court of Appeal Registry by post or upload it online.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement of filing.
- 7File a copy with the opposing party as required by the rules.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to military‑related appeals; other appeals need different forms.
- 2Does not itself grant any relief – it only notifies the court of an application.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available for all parties.
- 4The form does not include a built‑in checklist; users must verify completeness themselves.
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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. 57 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service site for any 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 deadline period stated on the form reflects current court rules.
- Verify the address for the Court of Appeal Registry is up‑to‑date.
- Ensure any referenced annexes (e.g., annex A) are the current versions.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from the Courts Service of Ireland catalogue.
- SRCTypical filing deadline inferred from general Court of Appeal Rules (28 days).
- SRCSubmission methods (post, e‑filing) based on standard Courts Service procedures.
- SRCRisk and confusion points derived from common filing pitfalls in Irish court practice.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact fee amount and electronic portal URL.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Court of Appeal forms with Court of Circuit forms.
Assuming the same deadline applies to all types of appeals.
Leaving the ‘type of relief sought’ section vague.
Failing to attach the lower‑court decision, which is mandatory.
Sending the form to the wrong registry office.
Not signing the form, rendering it invalid.
Using an older PDF version that lacks recent field updates.
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