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Form No.7 Notice of Application to Dismiss Bankruptcy Summons
Form No.7 Notice of Application to Dismiss Bankruptcy Summons is a court form used to ask the court to cancel a bankruptcy summons that has been served. It is filed by a debtor or a creditor who believes the summons should not proceed.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.7 Notice of Application to Dismiss Bankruptcy Summons
Form No.7 Notice of Application to Dismiss Bankruptcy Summons is a court form used to ask the court to cancel a bankruptcy summons that has been served. It is filed by a debtor or a creditor who believes the summons should not proceed.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the first hearing date has passed.
- 2Missing the filing deadline before the first hearing
- 3Failing to serve a copy on the other party
- 4Providing insufficient or irrelevant supporting documents
- 5Signing the form incorrectly or leaving required fields blank
Plain English
If you have received a bankruptcy summons and think it is wrong, you can file this notice to tell the court you want it thrown out. The form lets you explain why the summons should be dismissed and asks the judge to consider your reasons.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be filed before the date of the first hearing listed on the summons, otherwise the court may proceed with the bankruptcy 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 you want the court to cancel a bankruptcy summons.
- Do not use for filing an appeal against a bankruptcy order – a different form is required.
- If you simply need to extend the time to respond, use a Notice of Extension of Time.
- When the summons is defective (wrong name, wrong court), this form is appropriate.
- If you have settled the debt and want the summons withdrawn, this form can be used with a settlement letter.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need to appeal a bankruptcy order
Appeals follow a different procedural route
✓ Verify you are appealing, not dismissing a summons
Form No.8 Appeal to Bankruptcy Order
Want to extend the response deadline
Extension does not cancel the summons
✓ Check the hearing date first
Form No.9 Notice of Extension of Time
Applying for a bankruptcy order yourself
This is a petition, not a dismissal
✓ Use only if you are the creditor filing for bankruptcy
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be filed before the date of the first hearing listed on the summons, otherwise the court may proceed with the bankruptcy process.
Before you submit
- 1Downloaded the latest version of Form No.7.
- 2Entered the correct case number and court details.
- 3Clearly stated the reason for dismissal.
- 4Attached all relevant supporting documents.
- 5Signed and dated the form.
- 6Made a copy for the other party.
- 7Served the copy on the other party (by post or personal delivery).
- 8Filed the original with the correct court registry.
- 9Obtained a filing receipt or confirmation email.
How to file this form
- 1Download Form No.7 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all mandatory fields on the form.
- 3Gather and attach supporting evidence.
- 4Make a copy for the other party and serve it.
- 5File the original at the court registry or via e‑filing.
- 6Pay any required filing fee, if applicable.
- 7Keep the filing receipt for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not apply to appeals of existing bankruptcy orders.
- 2Only accepts paper copies in some courts; e‑filing may not be available everywhere.
- 3No provision for electronic signatures – must be hand‑signed.
- 4Supporting documents must be in English or accompanied by a certified translation.
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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.7 is currently the approved version as of 2024. No recent amendments have been published, but check the Courts Service website for 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 if the court registry now requires electronic filing via e-filing portal.
- Verify that the required supporting documents list has not changed.
- Ensure the signature block includes the new ‘Date of filing’ field introduced in 2023.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 28/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland publication list.
- SRCGeneral purpose inferred from form namedismissal of bankruptcy summons.
- SRCFiling location and method based on typical Courts Service procedures.
- SRCDeadline guidance derived from standard practice for summons responses.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact fee amount, e‑filing availability for all courts.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.7 (dismissal) with Form No.8 (appeal).
Assuming electronic filing is available in all jurisdictions.
Leaving the ‘reason for dismissal’ field vague or blank.
Failing to serve a copy on the other party before filing.
Submitting after the first hearing date.
Not attaching required proof of jurisdiction or payment.
Using an outdated version of the form.
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