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Form Part 1 - Praecipe: No.1A Praecipe for Fieri Facias
The Part 1 – Praecipe No. 1A Praecipe for Fieri Facias is a court form used to request a writ of fieri facias, which allows a bailiff to seize a debtor's goods. It is filed when a judgment creditor wants to enforce a money judgment.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part 1 - Praecipe: No.1A Praecipe for Fieri Facias
The Part 1 – Praecipe No. 1A Praecipe for Fieri Facias is a court form used to request a writ of fieri facias, which allows a bailiff to seize a debtor's goods. It is filed when a judgment creditor wants to enforce a money judgment.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is entering an inaccurate judgment reference, which leads to outright rejection.
- 2Incorrect judgment reference number
- 3Wrong debtor address
- 4Missing certified copy of the judgment
- 5Failing to sign the form
Plain English
If you have a court judgment saying someone owes you money and they haven't paid, you use this form to ask the court to send a bailiff to take their possessions. It starts the legal process of forcing payment by seizing assets.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no statutory deadline, but filing promptly after the appeal period ends speeds up enforcement and reduces the risk of the debtor disposing of assets.
- 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 bailiff to seize goods to satisfy a money judgment.
- Only after the judgment is final and any appeal period has expired.
- If the debtor has not complied with a court‑ordered payment schedule.
- When you have a certified copy of the judgment ready to attach.
- For enforcement of civil money judgments, not criminal fines.
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Use this form or another form?
Debtor has contested the judgment
Appeal must be lodged before enforcement
✓ Verify appeal status first
Judgment is for a specific sum of money only
Simpler enforcement for cash only
✓ Use if no goods to seize
Enforcement of a rent arrears order
Deals with possession of property
✓ Different form required
Deadline or filing window
There is no statutory deadline, but filing promptly after the appeal period ends speeds up enforcement and reduces the risk of the debtor disposing of assets.
Before you submit
- 1Judgment reference number copied correctly.
- 2Creditor and debtor names and addresses match the judgment.
- 3Total amount due includes interest and costs.
- 4Form signed and dated by the creditor or authorised representative.
- 5Certified copy of the judgment attached.
- 6Any required filing fee paid or evidence of payment included.
- 7Correct court registry address used.
- 8If using e‑Filing, PDF is clear and legible.
- 9Receipt or acknowledgement saved.
How to file this form
- 1Gather the original judgment and any interest calculations.
- 2Complete Part 1 – Praecipe No. 1A with accurate details.
- 3Attach a certified copy of the judgment and any supporting documents.
- 4Pay the prescribed filing fee (if applicable).
- 5Submit the packet in person, by post, or via the Courts Service e‑Filing portal.
- 6Obtain and retain the filing receipt or electronic acknowledgement.
- 7Notify the bailiff service that the writ has been issued.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to money judgments; does not cover non‑monetary orders.
- 2Cannot be used if the judgment is still under appeal.
- 3Requires a certified copy of the judgment – a plain copy is insufficient.
- 4Some district courts may not yet accept e‑Filing for this form.
- 5The form does not calculate interest; creditor must do this separately.
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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->The form is currently the latest version (No. 1A) used by all district courts. No recent amendments have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number is 1A (latest version).
- Check that the court registry details match the original judgment court.
- Verify that the e‑Filing portal accepts PDF uploads for this form.
- Ensure any fee schedule referenced is up‑to‑date.
- Look for any marginal notes indicating new filing instructions.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided name.
- SRCPurpose of fieri facias writ based on standard Irish court practice.
- SRCFiling locations (court registry, e‑Filing) derived from general Courts Service procedures.
- SRCFee and certification requirements not confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadlines and appeal period details not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific alternate forms (1B, 2, 3) inferred from typical court form series, not verified.
Common confusion points
Mixing up ‘fieri facias’ with ‘writ of execution’ – they are different enforcement tools.
Assuming the form can be used for criminal fines.
Leaving the interest amount blank, leading to under‑enforcement.
Submitting an uncertified copy of the judgment.
Using the wrong court registry (e.g., filing at the High Court instead of the district court).
Forgetting to attach the filing fee receipt.
Not checking whether the debtor has filed a protection order that could block seizure.
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