Part 2 - Appearance No. 1 Memorandum of Appearance in General

What this form is for

• • Use when you need to formally acknowledge a court case
• • Use when you want more time to consider your response to legal proceedings
• • Use when you're not ready to contest the case immediately
• • Use when you've received legal documents requiring an appearance
• • Do not use for appeals or new legal actions

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Deadlines for submitting this form are typically specified in the legal documents you received. Missing this deadline may result in a default judgment against you.

Before you submit

• • Verify all personal information is correct
• • Double-check the case reference number
• • Ensure the form is properly signed and dated
• • Make a copy for your records
• • Confirm the correct court office for submission
• • Check if any supporting documents are required
• • Verify the submission method accepted by the court

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct form from the Courts Service of Ireland
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
3. 3Sign and date the form
4. 4Make a copy for your records
5. 5Submit to the appropriate court office by the deadline
6. 6Keep proof of submission
7. 7Follow up with the court if you don't receive acknowledgment

Known limitations

• • This form only acknowledges appearance; it doesn't contest the case
• • Submitting this form may extend deadlines but doesn't automatically resolve the case
• • Electronic submission options may be limited for some court types
• • Additional forms may be required depending on the case type
• • This form may not be suitable for all types of legal proceedings