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Form No.8 Originating Petition for Order Under Section 68
Form No.8 Originating Petition for Order Under Section 68 is a court document used to ask the High Court for a specific order under Section 68 of the Companies Act 2014. It is filed when a petition is needed to enforce a statutory right, such as winding‑up or a compulsory purchase.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.8 Originating Petition for Order Under Section 68
Form No.8 Originating Petition for Order Under Section 68 is a court document used to ask the High Court for a specific order under Section 68 of the Companies Act 2014. It is filed when a petition is needed to enforce a statutory right, such as winding‑up or a compulsory purchase.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the required supporting documents, which leads to immediate rejection.
- 2Incorrect company number or name
- 3Missing signature or witness
- 4Failure to attach required supporting documents
- 5Wrong filing fee amount
Plain English
If you need the court to make a decision about a company under the Companies Act, you start by completing this petition. It tells the judge what you want and why the law supports it. The form is the first step in a formal court process.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed court deadline, but the petition must be filed before any statutory limitation expires, usually within six months of the cause of action.
- 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 need a High Court order under Section 68 of the Companies Act.
- If you are a creditor seeking a winding‑up order.
- When a shareholder wants the court to enforce a statutory remedy.
- For compulsory acquisition applications under the same section.
- If you are a liquidator applying for a court‑sanctioned step in the winding‑up process.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Petition for winding‑up
Used for general winding‑up, not specific Section 68 orders
✓ Verify the statutory basis first
Application for injunction
For interim relief, not a full order under Section 68
✓ Check if urgent relief is needed
Statutory demand response
Responding to a demand, not initiating a petition
✓ Use only after receiving a statutory demand
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed court deadline, but the petition must be filed before any statutory limitation expires, usually within six months of the cause of action.
Before you submit
- 1Company name and registration number match the Companies Register.
- 2Petitioner’s full name, address and contact details are complete.
- 3All required supporting documents are attached.
- 4Signature and date are present on every required page.
- 5Witness signature (if needed) is included.
- 6Correct filing fee is calculated and attached.
- 7Form is printed on A4 paper and legible.
- 8Reference to Section 68 is clearly stated.
- 9Copies for the court and the other party are prepared.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.8 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form in full, attaching required documents.
- 3Calculate and pay the filing fee (online or by cheque).
- 4Upload the PDF via the Courts Service e‑Filing portal or deliver a paper copy to the High Court Registry.
- 5Obtain a filing receipt or acknowledgement from the court.
- 6Serve a copy on the other parties as directed by the court.
- 7Keep a copy of the filed petition and receipt for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for Section 68 orders; other company petitions require different forms.
- 2Electronic filing may not be available for all High Court divisions.
- 3The form does not include a built‑in fee calculator.
- 4Witness requirements can vary by division; check local practice.
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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.8 is currently the 2023 revision and remains in force. No major changes have been announced for 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form bears the 2023 revision date.
- Check that the fee schedule matches the latest High Court fee order.
- Verify the electronic filing fields align with the e‑Filing portal version.
- Ensure the witness signature line is present (added in 2022).
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 26/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and title taken from the Courts Service of Ireland catalogue.
- SRCSection 68 reference inferred from Companies Act 2014.
- SRCFiling location (High Court Registry) based on standard court practice.
- SRCFee and witness requirements marked as not confirmed in official source.
- SRCElectronic filing availability noted from Courts Service e‑Filing portal information.
- SRCLimitation period assumption based on typical statutory limits, not confirmed.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 68 of the Companies Act with Section 68 of other statutes.
Assuming the same fee applies to all divisions of the High Court.
Leaving the ‘Witness’ line blank when a signature is required.
Submitting the form to the District Court instead of the High Court.
Not attaching the latest Companies Register extract.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Failing to serve the petition on all required parties.
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