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Form No. 8 Judgment for Costs after Acceptance of Money Paid into Court
This Irish government form is used to obtain a judgment for costs after money has been paid into court in a legal case. It's typically used when a party has paid money into court and the court needs to formally decide on the costs associated with that payment.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 8 Judgment for Costs after Acceptance of Money Paid into Court
This Irish government form is used to obtain a judgment for costs after money has been paid into court in a legal case. It's typically used when a party has paid money into court and the court needs to formally decide on the costs associated with that payment.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Using the wrong case reference number can cause significant delays in processing your judgment.
- 2Incorrect case reference details
- 3Missing payment information
- 4Failure to include all relevant parties
- 5Submitting to the wrong court office
Plain English
When money is paid into court during a legal dispute, this form helps the court officially decide who should pay the legal costs. It's a straightforward way to get a formal judgment on costs after a payment into court has been accepted.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no strict deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed promptly after the payment into court has been accepted to avoid unnecessary delays in resolving costs.
- 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 money has been paid into court
- Use when you need a formal judgment on costs
- Use after payment has been accepted by the court
- Use before any final costs order is made
- Don't use for initial payment into court procedures
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Payment into court without costs judgment
This form specifically addresses costs after payment
✓ Confirm payment has been accepted first
Initial payment into court
Different form for making the initial payment
✓ Use Form 10 for the initial payment
Enforcement of judgment
Different procedure for enforcing judgments
✓ Use Form 13 for enforcement matters
Appeal against costs decision
Different form for appealing costs decisions
✓ Use Form 4 for appeals
Application for costs summary assessment
Different procedure for costs assessment
✓ Use Form 45 for summary assessments
Deadline or filing window
There is no strict deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed promptly after the payment into court has been accepted to avoid unnecessary delays in resolving costs.
Before you submit
- 1Verify case reference number is correct
- 2Confirm payment details are accurate
- 3Check all required sections are completed
- 4Ensure all relevant parties are identified
- 5Attach proof of payment into court
- 6Keep a copy for your records
- 7Check court fees are paid if required
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct Form 8 from Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate case and payment details
- 3Attach any relevant supporting documentation
- 4Submit to the appropriate court office
- 5Pay any required court fees
- 6Obtain receipt or proof of submission
- 7Follow up if acknowledgment not received within reasonable time
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies after payment into court has been accepted
- 2It doesn't replace the need for separate enforcement procedures if costs aren't paid
- 3The court may require additional information or documentation
- 4This form doesn't cover appeals against costs decisions
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
- Confirm you have the latest version from Courts Service website
- Check if any recent amendments to costs procedures affect this form
- Verify court fees haven't changed since last update
- Ensure contact details for court offices are current
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number confirmed from Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose inferred from form name and legal context
- SRCSubmission process based on standard Irish court procedures
- SRCCourt fee information not confirmed in official source
- SRCSpecific documentation requirements not confirmed in official source
- SRCProcessing times not confirmed in official source
- SRCContact details for court offices not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Confusing this with the initial payment into court forms
Not understanding when to use this versus other costs forms
Uncertainty about which court office to submit to
Misunderstanding the relationship between payment into court and costs
Confusion about whether legal representation is required
Uncertainty about documentation requirements
Not knowing if court fees apply
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