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Form Part 2 - Appearance No. 6 Memorandum of Appearance Contesting Jurisdiction - The High Court
The Part 2 – Appearance No. 6 Memorandum of Appearance Contesting Jurisdiction is a High Court form used to formally state that a party disputes the Court’s jurisdiction over the case. It is filed when you want the Court to consider whether it has the legal authority to hear the matter.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part 2 - Appearance No. 6 Memorandum of Appearance Contesting Jurisdiction - The High Court
The Part 2 – Appearance No. 6 Memorandum of Appearance Contesting Jurisdiction is a High Court form used to formally state that a party disputes the Court’s jurisdiction over the case. It is filed when you want the Court to consider whether it has the legal authority to hear the matter.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the statutory deadline, which can bar the objection.
- 2Missing the filing deadline
- 3Incorrect case number or party details
- 4Vague or unsupported grounds for objection
- 5Failing to attach required supporting evidence
Plain English
If you think the High Court shouldn’t be dealing with your case, you file this paper to tell the judge you’re challenging that. It puts your objection on the record so the Court can decide if it can continue.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the memorandum within the period prescribed by the High Court Rules, typically 14 days from service of the summons, unless the Court orders a different timeframe.
- 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 you want to challenge the High Court’s jurisdiction over a civil case.
- Do not use for appeals – a different Appearance form applies.
- If you simply wish to appear without contesting jurisdiction, use Appearance No. 1.
- When contesting service defects, a separate ‘Notice of Defect in Service’ may be required.
- For criminal matters, the appropriate criminal procedure form should be used instead.
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Use this form or another form?
Challenging a judgment
Different procedural stage
✓ Verify you are at the judgment stage
Appealing a High Court decision
Appeals follow a separate route
✓ Check appeal time limits
Defending a claim without jurisdiction issue
Simple appearance only
✓ No need to contest jurisdiction
Deadline or filing window
File the memorandum within the period prescribed by the High Court Rules, typically 14 days from service of the summons, unless the Court orders a different timeframe.
Before you submit
- 1Correct form version downloaded
- 2Case number typed exactly as on the summons
- 3All parties’ full names and addresses entered
- 4Grounds for contesting jurisdiction clearly set out
- 5Supporting documents attached and labelled
- 6Form signed and dated by the appropriate party or solicitor
- 7Copies made for your records
- 8Method of delivery (in‑person, post, e‑filing) confirmed
- 9Proof of delivery (receipt, postal tracking) retained
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the latest Part 2 – Appearance No. 6 form from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form with accurate case details and jurisdiction grounds.
- 3Gather any evidence that supports your jurisdiction objection.
- 4Sign the form and make a copy for your file.
- 5Deliver the original to the High Court Registry by the deadline.
- 6Obtain a receipt or confirmation of filing.
- 7Notify the other parties that you have filed the memorandum.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not cover objections to substantive law – only jurisdiction.
- 2No provision for electronic signatures on paper filings.
- 3Only applicable to High Court civil matters.
- 4Does not replace a formal application for a jurisdictional order.
Field map
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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 2023 version and remains in force. No recent amendments have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form carries the 2023 revision date.
- Check that the case number field matches the current High Court reference format.
- Verify any attached annexes are still required in the latest version.
- Ensure the signature line reflects the current requirement for electronic signatures if filing online.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) confirmed by input.
- SRCPurpose (contesting jurisdiction) derived from form name.
- SRCDeadlines and filing procedures based on typical High Court Rulesnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCElectronic filing availability assumed from Courts Service e‑filing servicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific field contents and signature requirements not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Appearance No. 1 (simple appearance) with Appearance No. 6 (jurisdiction challenge).
Assuming the form can be used for criminal cases.
Leaving the grounds for objection vague or generic.
Submitting to the wrong registry office.
Failing to attach supporting documents that prove the jurisdictional defect.
Not checking whether the deadline has been extended by a Court order.
Using an outdated form version.
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