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Form No. 7 Judgment for Plaintiff's Costs after Confession of Defence
This form is used to obtain a court judgment for costs when a defendant has confessed to the plaintiff's claim in Irish civil proceedings. It formalizes the court's order requiring the defendant to pay the plaintiff's legal expenses following the admission of liability.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 7 Judgment for Plaintiff's Costs after Confession of Defence
This form is used to obtain a court judgment for costs when a defendant has confessed to the plaintiff's claim in Irish civil proceedings. It formalizes the court's order requiring the defendant to pay the plaintiff's legal expenses following the admission of liability.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Always double-check the total costs claimed against your actual invoices and receipts.
- 2Inaccurate cost calculation
- 3Missing supporting documentation
- 4Incorrect party details
- 5Late submission
Plain English
This form helps you get an official court order saying the other side must pay your legal fees after they've agreed your claim is valid. It's a standard part of the legal process when someone admits they owe you something and you want the court to make them pay your legal costs too.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There's typically no strict deadline, but applications should be made promptly after the confession to avoid unnecessary delays in the court process.
- 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 the defendant has confessed to all or part of your claim
- Use when you want the court to order payment of your legal costs
- Use after the confession but before final judgment
- Do not use if the defendant is disputing liability
- Do not use for claiming general damages, only costs
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Situation: Defendant disputes liability but agrees to pay costs
Why it matters: Different legal procedure for contested costs
✓ Check before you continue: Confirm whether liability is admitted
Likely form: Notice of Motion for Costs
Situation: Seeking costs at different stages of proceedings
Why it matters: Timing affects which form to use
✓ Check before you continue: Review case timeline and stage
Likely form: Interim application for costs
Situation: Need to enforce a costs order
Why it matters: Different process for enforcing existing orders
✓ Check before you continue: Check if order is already in place
Situation: Defendant partially confesses claim
Why it matters: May require additional considerations
✓ Check before you continue: Determine exact nature of partial admission
Likely form: Partial Judgment application
Deadline or filing window
There's typically no strict deadline, but applications should be made promptly after the confession to avoid unnecessary delays in the court process.
Before you submit
- 1Form fully completed with all sections answered
- 2Total costs accurately calculated
- 3Supporting invoices and receipts attached
- 4Correct court registry identified
- 5All parties properly served
- 6Copy of original claim included
- 7Fee payment included if required
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of the form with accurate details
- 2Calculate total costs and attach supporting documentation
- 3Make copies for all parties
- 4Submit to the relevant court registry
- 5Ensure proper service on all parties
- 6Attend any required court hearing
- 7Keep a copy of the filed application for your records
Known limitations
- 1Only covers costs incurred up to the date of confession
- 2May not cover all types of legal expenses
- 3Court has discretion to reduce claimed costs
- 4Does not include interest unless specifically claimed
- 5May require separate application for post-confession costs
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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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- Verify current version with local court registry
- Check for any recent fee changes
- Confirm required supporting documentation
- Ensure correct court location details
- Update if court rules have changed recently
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCUsed for obtaining costs after confession of defense
- SRCStandard procedure in Irish civil litigation
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact fee amounts
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific time limits
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: detailed service requirements
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact documentation requirements
Common confusion points
Confusion between costs and damages
Uncertainty about what costs are recoverable
Mistaking this form for an application for judgment on the main claim
Not understanding the difference between interim and final costs
Uncertainty about proper service requirements
Confusion about time limits for applying
Not realizing court may reduce claimed costs
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