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Form No.6 Court of Appeal-Civil-Notice of Appeal (Ordinary Appeal)
Form No.6 Court of Appeal‑Civil‑Notice of Appeal (Ordinary Appeal) is the official notice filed to start an ordinary appeal in the Court of Appeal for a civil case. Use it when you want to challenge a High Court judgment or order.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.6 Court of Appeal-Civil-Notice of Appeal (Ordinary Appeal)
Form No.6 Court of Appeal‑Civil‑Notice of Appeal (Ordinary Appeal) is the official notice filed to start an ordinary appeal in the Court of Appeal for a civil case. Use it when you want to challenge a High Court judgment or order.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the notice after the 28‑day deadline.
- 2Missing the 28‑day filing deadline
- 3Leaving the judgment reference blank
- 4Failing to sign the form
- 5Incorrect court address on the envelope
Plain English
If a judge in the High Court has made a decision you disagree with, you must tell the Court of Appeal you intend to appeal. This form is the formal way to do that. It tells the court what decision you are appealing and why.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be filed within 28 days of the judgment, unless the court has granted an extension in writing.
- 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 civil judgment from the High Court.
- For an ordinary (not expedited) appeal in the Court of Appeal.
- When you need to state the grounds of appeal in writing.
- If you have already obtained leave to appeal, you still use this notice.
- Do not use this form for criminal appeals or for applications to the Supreme Court.
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Use this form or another form?
Criminal case appeal
Different procedural rules
✓ Verify the case type first
Supreme Court appeal
Higher court, separate filing
✓ Check if leave to appeal is required
Application for leave to appeal
Must be filed before the notice
✓ Confirm leave is granted
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be filed within 28 days of the judgment, unless the court has granted an extension in writing.
Before you submit
- 1High Court judgment copy attached
- 2Correct case number entered
- 3All appellant details filled
- 4Grounds of appeal clearly set out
- 5Form signed and dated
- 6Filing fee paid or exemption confirmed
- 7PDF saved with no password protection
- 8e‑Filing account ready (if filing online)
- 9Postage address verified (if mailing)
- 10Receipt of filing retained
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.6 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form on a computer or legibly by hand.
- 3Attach a certified copy of the judgment.
- 4Pay the filing fee via the online portal or include a cheque.
- 5Submit through e‑Filing or deliver the paper form to the Court of Appeal Registry.
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or confirmation email.
- 7Notify the other parties of the appeal filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not include a place for multiple appellants; file separate forms if needed.
- 2Electronic signatures are only accepted via the e‑Filing system.
- 3The form does not capture a detailed statement of facts; a separate bundle may be required.
- 4Only accepts Irish‑issued payment methods for the fee.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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.6 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced recently.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the{court} logo matches the 2024 design.
- Confirm the fee amount listed on the form.
- Verify the deadline wording reflects the 28‑day rule.
- Ensure the e‑Filing instructions are up to date.
- Look for any new optional fields for electronic signatures.
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
- SRC28‑day deadline based on standard Irish appeal rules (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCe‑Filing availability for Court of Appeal (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCFee requirement typical for appeal notices (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCContent sections (case number, judgment reference, grounds) inferred from common practice (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCAlternate forms list derived from known Irish court forms (not confirmed in official source)
Common confusion points
Mixing up the 28‑day deadline with the 14‑day deadline for some other applications.
Using the criminal version of Form No.6 for a civil appeal.
Leaving the ‘grounds of appeal’ section blank, assuming it’s optional.
Submitting the form without the required judgment copy.
Paying the fee to the wrong account or omitting it entirely.
Sending the form to the High Court Registry instead of the Court of Appeal.
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