No. 57  Court of Appeal - Military -Notice of Application

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.

Use this form or another form?

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

• • All applicant details are complete and correct.
• • Case number and lower‑court reference are entered accurately.
• • Type of relief sought is clearly described.
• • Supporting judgment or order is attached.
• • Form is signed and dated by the applicant or authorised solicitor.
• • Correct filing fee (if any) is prepared.
• • Chosen delivery method (post or e‑filing) is ready.
• • A copy of the completed form is retained for your records.

How to file this form

1. 1Download the latest Form No. 57 from courts.ie.
2. 2Complete the form in black ink or via the e‑filing portal.
3. 3Attach the lower‑court judgment and any other required documents.
4. 4Pay any applicable filing fee.
5. 5Submit the form to the Court of Appeal Registry by post or upload it online.
6. 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement of filing.
7. 7File a copy with the opposing party as required by the rules.

Known limitations

• • Only applicable to military‑related appeals; other appeals need different forms.
• • Does not itself grant any relief – it only notifies the court of an application.
• • Electronic filing may not be available for all parties.
• • The form does not include a built‑in checklist; users must verify completeness themselves.