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Form No. 6A Acceptance of Sum Tendered to the Plaintiff
This form is used when a plaintiff agrees to accept a sum of money offered by a defendant to settle a legal case. It formally documents the acceptance of payment and helps conclude civil proceedings without a court judgment.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 6A Acceptance of Sum Tendered to the Plaintiff
This form is used when a plaintiff agrees to accept a sum of money offered by a defendant to settle a legal case. It formally documents the acceptance of payment and helps conclude civil proceedings without a court judgment.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Always confirm the exact amount matches what was actually received before accepting.
- 2Incorrect case reference number could lead to misfiling
- 3Failing to confirm receipt of payment properly
- 4Not submitting to the correct court office
- 5Missing required signatures
Plain English
This form lets someone who sued another person (the plaintiff) accept money offered by the person they sued (the defendant). It's a simple way to record that the payment has been received and the legal case is being settled.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form promptly after receiving payment to prevent the case from continuing unnecessarily. No specific deadline is indicated, but timely submission helps close the legal matter efficiently.
- 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 accepting a monetary settlement from a defendant
- When closing a civil case through payment rather than court judgment
- When formalizing an agreement reached outside of court proceedings
- When documenting receipt of payment to settle a claim
- When ensuring a legal case is properly concluded
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Defendant offers payment but plaintiff refuses
Different form required for rejection
✓ Confirm rejection reason is valid
Notice of Rejection of Sum Tendered
Partial payment offered but full settlement needed
May require additional documentation
✓ Verify if partial acceptance is permitted
Form 6B (if exists) or other settlement form
Payment offered but agreement not yet reached
Different forms for different stages
✓ Ensure proper stage of proceedings
Form 4 (Summons) or other court forms
Payment offered through court but not directly
Different legal process required
✓ Check if court intervention is necessary
Deadline or filing window
Submit this form promptly after receiving payment to prevent the case from continuing unnecessarily. No specific deadline is indicated, but timely submission helps close the legal matter efficiently.
Before you submit
- 1Case reference number is correct and complete
- 2Names of all parties match court records
- 3Amount being accepted matches payment received
- 4Form is fully completed with no blank sections
- 5All required signatures are included
- 6A copy is kept for personal records
- 7Form is the most current version
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form 6A from the Courts Service
- 2Complete all sections with accurate case and payment details
- 3Sign the form in the designated areas
- 4Submit to the appropriate court office
- 5Keep a copy for your records
- 6Follow up to confirm receipt if no acknowledgment provided
Known limitations
- 1This form only accepts monetary settlements, not other types of resolution
- 2It doesn't create a precedent for future cases
- 3May not be suitable for complex multi-party settlements
- 4Doesn't address potential tax implications of the payment
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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form number matches No. 6A
- Check if any sections have been modified since previous versions
- Confirm court address details are up to date
- Ensure signature requirements haven't changed
- Check if electronic submission options are now available
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name: No. 6A Acceptance of Sum Tendered to the Plaintiff
- SRCIssuing agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose: Accepting monetary settlement in legal proceedings
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current submission methods
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Processing timeframes
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific required fields
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Most recent version date
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Applicable court fees (if any)
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with forms for offering payment rather than accepting it
Uncertainty about whether to submit before or after receiving payment
Not understanding the difference between accepting payment and admitting fault
Confusion about which court office to submit to
Misunderstanding the finality of the settlement once accepted
Uncertainty about whether legal advice is needed before completing
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