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Form Part 2 - Appearance No. 7 Memorandum of Appearance Contesting Jurisdiction - The High Court. In the matter of the Jurisdiction of Courts and Enforcement of judgements Act 1998. And in the matter of Article 18 of the Brussels Convention 1968
The Part 2 – Appearance No. 7 Memorandum of Appearance Contesting Jurisdiction is a High Court filing used to formally challenge the court’s jurisdiction under the 1998 Jurisdiction of Courts and Enforcement of Judgments Act and Article 18 of the Brussels Convention. It is filed when a party believes the High Court should not hear the case.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part 2 - Appearance No. 7 Memorandum of Appearance Contesting Jurisdiction - The High Court. In the matter of the Jurisdiction of Courts and Enforcement of judgements Act 1998. And in the matter of Article 18 of the Brussels Convention 1968
The Part 2 – Appearance No. 7 Memorandum of Appearance Contesting Jurisdiction is a High Court filing used to formally challenge the court’s jurisdiction under the 1998 Jurisdiction of Courts and Enforcement of Judgments Act and Article 18 of the Brussels Convention. It is filed when a party believes the High Court should not hear the case.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the appearance deadline, which can bar the jurisdictional challenge.
- 2Missing the appearance deadline
- 3Leaving key statutory references blank
- 4Failing to attach supporting evidence
- 5Signing with an unauthorized representative
Plain English
If you think the Irish High Court is the wrong place to hear your dispute, you use this form to tell the court why. It puts your objection on record and starts the legal process to decide jurisdiction.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The memorandum must be filed within the time allowed for a notice of appearance, typically 14 days from service of the writ, unless the court extends the deadline.
- 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 contest the High Court’s jurisdiction under the 1998 Act.
- Use when you rely on Article 18 of the Brussels Convention to argue the case belongs to another EU member state.
- Do not use for general defenses; a separate defence or counter‑claim form is required.
- If you simply wish to stay proceedings, a different “Notice of Motion for Stay” may be appropriate.
- When the case involves a foreign judgment, this form is the proper vehicle to raise the jurisdiction issue.
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Use this form or another form?
General defence
For substantive defence, not jurisdiction
✓ Verify you are not merely defending the claim
Stay of proceedings
To pause the case while jurisdiction is decided
✓ Confirm stay is necessary
Form A2 – Notice of Motion for Stay
Appeal of jurisdiction decision
After the High Court rules on jurisdiction
✓ Ensure appeal deadline is met
Deadline or filing window
The memorandum must be filed within the time allowed for a notice of appearance, typically 14 days from service of the writ, unless the court extends the deadline.
Before you submit
- 1Case number and court reference entered correctly
- 2All parties’ names spelled exactly as on the writ
- 3Statutory basis (1998 Act or Brussels Convention) clearly indicated
- 4Brief factual basis included
- 5Signature and date present
- 6Supporting documents attached
- 7Form printed legibly or completed electronically
- 8Correct filing fee paid (if applicable)
- 9Submitted to the correct High Court Registry
- 10Copy retained for your records
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest PDF from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form in black ink or via the e‑filing system.
- 3Attach any jurisdictional evidence (e.g., foreign judgment).
- 4Pay any required filing fee.
- 5File the form at the appropriate High Court Registry or upload it online.
- 6Obtain a receipt or filing acknowledgement.
- 7Serve a copy on the opposing party as required.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to High Court matters; lower courts use different documents.
- 2Does not replace a full defence or counter‑claim.
- 3Electronic filing may require a Courts Service account.
- 4No provision for multilingual submissions; translation may be needed.
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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 ‘Part 2 – Appearance No. 7’ and the 2024 revision date.
- Confirm the correct statutory references (1998 Act, Brussels Convention) are listed.
- Verify the required signature field includes space for a solicitor’s signature if represented.
- Ensure the filing address matches the current High Court Registry location.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user input.
- SRCJurisdictional basis inferred from Act 1998 and Brussels Convention.
- SRCFiling deadline inferred from typical appearance periods in Irish High Court practice.
- SRCSubmission methods based on Courts Service e‑filing portal and Registry processes.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact fee amount and electronic filing eligibility.
Common confusion points
Mixing up the 1998 Act with the Brussels Convention provisions.
Using the wrong form number (e.g., Appearance No. 5).
Assuming the form automatically stays the proceedings.
Failing to serve the memorandum on the other side.
Submitting to the wrong county registry.
Leaving the “date of service” field blank.
Not attaching supporting foreign judgment documents.
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