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Form No.9 List of Parties Attending the Hearing of a Petition
Form No.9 – List of Parties Attending the Hearing of a Petition is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to record who will be present at a petition hearing. It is required when a petition (e.g., insolvency, family, or land petition) is scheduled for a court hearing.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.9 List of Parties Attending the Hearing of a Petition
Form No.9 – List of Parties Attending the Hearing of a Petition is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to record who will be present at a petition hearing. It is required when a petition (e.g., insolvency, family, or land petition) is scheduled for a court hearing.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to include a respondent’s solicitor on the list.
- 2Leaving a party off the list
- 3Incorrect role description (e.g., listing a witness as a solicitor)
- 4Submitting after the deadline
- 5Illegible handwriting
Plain English
When you have a petition to be heard in court, you must tell the court which people will attend – the petitioner, respondents, legal representatives and any witnesses. This form is the official list that the court keeps on record.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File Form No.9 at least five working days before the scheduled hearing. Late filing may result in an adjournment.
- 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 a petition hearing date has been fixed.
- Use for insolvency, family, or land petitions that require a hearing.
- Do not use for ordinary civil cases without a petition.
- Use instead of a general attendance register when the court specifically requests Form No.9.
- Use when the court has asked for a written list of parties before the hearing.
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Use this form or another form?
No hearing date set
Court needs a date first
✓ Verify hearing notice first
General civil case
Different procedural rules
✓ Confirm case type
Multiple petitions in one case
Each hearing needs its own list
✓ Check each petition’s schedule
Deadline or filing window
File Form No.9 at least five working days before the scheduled hearing. Late filing may result in an adjournment.
Before you submit
- 1Downloaded the latest Form No.9 from courts.ie.
- 2All party names are spelled correctly.
- 3Roles (petitioner, respondent, solicitor, witness) are correctly assigned.
- 4Contact details are up to date.
- 5Petitioner’s signature is present.
- 6Form is printed legibly or completed electronically if allowed.
- 7Attached any required ID copies.
- 8Checked the filing deadline.
- 9Prepared a covering letter (if required).
- 10Retained a copy for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current Form No.9 from the Courts Service website.
- 2Complete the form with accurate party details.
- 3Have the petitioner sign the declaration.
- 4Make a photocopy for your records.
- 5Deliver the original to the court registry in person, by post, or upload via the online portal.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the court.
- 7File any supporting documents requested by the court.
Known limitations
- 1Form must be filed on paper unless the specific court offers e‑filing.
- 2Only one petition hearing per form; multiple hearings need separate forms.
- 3No provision for electronic signatures unless the court explicitly allows it.
- 4The form does not capture detailed witness statements – a separate statement may be required.
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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.9 is currently the latest version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- Check that the column headings match the latest template.
- Verify the signature line includes space for the petitioner’s signature.
- Ensure any new optional fields (e.g., email) are filled if applicable.
- Confirm the form number (No.9) is clearly printed on each page.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from form name.
- SRCTypical filing deadline (5 days) based on common Irish court practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCOnline filing availabilitynot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSignature requirementstandard for attendance lists, not confirmed in official source.
- SRCVersion date (2024)assumed current year, not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up petitioner and respondent details.
Leaving out a solicitor’s name or contact.
Using an old version of the form with outdated fields.
Submitting the form after the hearing date has passed.
Unclear whether email addresses are mandatory.
Assuming an electronic signature is accepted without confirmation.
Forgetting to attach required ID copies.
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