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Form Part 1 - Originating Summons No. 4 Memorandum of Renewal of Summons
The Part 1 – Originating Summons No. {4} Memorandum of Renewal of Summons is a court document used to extend the time limit for serving an originating summons. It is filed when the original deadline to serve the summons has passed or is about to expire.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part 1 - Originating Summons No. 4 Memorandum of Renewal of Summons
The Part 1 – Originating Summons No. {4} Memorandum of Renewal of Summons is a court document used to extend the time limit for serving an originating summons. It is filed when the original deadline to serve the summons has passed or is about to expire.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the original deadline has already passed.
- 2Missing the original service deadline
- 3Providing insufficient reason for the delay
- 4Failing to attach supporting evidence
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you missed the deadline to serve your summons, you can ask the court for more time by completing this memorandum. Think of it as a formal request to the court saying, “I need extra days to get the paperwork to the other side.”
Submission Date
- Filing date: The memorandum must be lodged before the original service deadline expires, or as soon as the delay is identified, to avoid automatic dismissal of the summons.
- 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 more time to serve an originating summons.
- If the original service deadline has been missed or is imminent.
- When the court has specifically ordered a renewal of service time.
- To avoid having the summons struck out for non‑service.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Service not possible due to illness
Covers personal incapacity
✓ Verify medical evidence first
Form 4A – Application for Extension of Time
Defendant out of the country
Requires diplomatic channels
✓ Confirm jurisdictional rules
Form 4B – International Service Request
Change of address of the plaintiff
Not a renewal of time
✓ Update court records separately
Form 4C – Notice of Address Change
Deadline or filing window
The memorandum must be lodged before the original service deadline expires, or as soon as the delay is identified, to avoid automatic dismissal of the summons.
Before you submit
- 1Original summons number entered correctly.
- 2Reason for delay written clearly and concisely.
- 3New service period calculated correctly.
- 4All required supporting documents attached.
- 5Form signed and dated by the applicant.
- 6Copy of the original summons included.
- 7Correct court registry address used.
- 8Postage or e‑filing receipt retained.
- 9Check for any applicable filing fee.
How to file this form
- 1Collect the original summons and note the service deadline.
- 2Complete the memorandum with required details.
- 3Attach evidence supporting the delay (e.g., courier logs).
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Submit to the appropriate court registry (in person, post, or e‑filing).
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement of filing.
- 7File a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to originating summons, not other court documents.
- 2Does not extend the substantive hearing date, only the service deadline.
- 3Court may reject the request if the reason is not deemed reasonable.
- 4No online template available for all courts; some require paper submission.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the current year (2024).
- Confirm the court registry name matches the original summons.
- Verify the field for ‘new service period’ is still present.
- Ensure the signature line includes the date field.
- Review any attached guidance notes for updated filing fees.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number derived from provided description.
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland.
- SRCPurpose inferred from typical use of “Memorandum of Renewal of Summons”.
- SRCDeadline expectations based on standard court practice for service extensions.
- SRCSubmission methods assumed from general Courts Service e‑filing options.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact fee amount, specific supporting documents required, and electronic availability for this exact form.
Common confusion points
Mixing up ‘renewal of summons’ with ‘renewal of service time’.
Submitting to the wrong district court registry.
Leaving the ‘new service period’ blank or ambiguous.
Failing to attach proof of why service was delayed.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Assuming electronic filing is available for all courts.
Not checking whether a filing fee is required.
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