Part 2 - Appearance No. 3 Memorandum of Appearance to Third Party Notice

What this form is for

• • Use when you have been served a third‑party notice in a civil matter.
• • Use instead of a standard Appearance form when the notice specifically involves a third party.
• • Use when the court order requires a Memorandum of Appearance rather than a simple written statement.
• • Use if you need to record your address and contact details for service of further documents.
• • Use when you intend to contest or agree with the third‑party claim.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The form must be filed within the time limit set by the court order, typically 14 days from service of the third‑party notice, unless the court has granted an extension.

Before you submit

• • Correct case number entered
• • Third‑party notice reference included
• • All required contact details filled in
• • Form signed and dated by the party or authorised representative
• • Supporting documents attached (if any)
• • Copy retained for personal records
• • Delivery method (post, in‑person, e‑Filing) matches court instructions
• • Postage or delivery receipt kept
• • Check that the correct court registry is addressed

How to file this form

1. 1Download the latest form from courts.ie.
2. 2Complete all sections in black ink or via the e‑Filing system.
3. 3Sign and date the form.
4. 4Attach any required annexes (e.g., proof of service).
5. 5Deliver the form to the appropriate court registry before the deadline.
6. 6Obtain a receipt or confirmation of filing.
7. 7File a copy with your own records.

Known limitations

• • Form only applies to civil cases involving a third‑party notice.
• • Electronic filing may not be available in all courts.
• • No guidance on substantive arguments – only appearance details.
• • If the form is incomplete, the court may reject it without prejudice.