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Form Part I: Originating Summons: No. 1 Plenary Summons in Admiralty Action in Rem.
The Part I Originating Summons No. 1 Plenary Summons in Admiralty Action in Rem is a court document used to start a maritime claim against property (in rem) in the High Court. It is filed when a ship or other maritime asset is the subject of a legal dispute.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part I: Originating Summons: No. 1 Plenary Summons in Admiralty Action in Rem.
The Part I Originating Summons No. 1 Plenary Summons in Admiralty Action in Rem is a court document used to start a maritime claim against property (in rem) in the High Court. It is filed when a ship or other maritime asset is the subject of a legal dispute.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the ship’s registration number, which can stall the whole case.
- 2Incorrect description of the maritime property
- 3Missing supporting registration documents
- 4Failure to pay the correct filing fee
- 5Submitting the form to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you need the court to take action against a vessel or other sea‑related property, you start the case with this summons. It tells the court what you are claiming and why the property should be dealt with in a maritime proceeding.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The summons must be filed before any court hearing is set and within any statutory limitation period for the underlying maritime claim.
- 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 the claim is against a vessel or maritime asset, not a person.
- Choose this form for in‑rem actions (property‑based) rather than in‑person actions.
- Applicable for High Court Admiralty jurisdiction only.
- Do not use for salvage claims that are purely contractual – a different Admiralty form is required.
- If the property is located outside Ireland, additional customs documentation may be needed.
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Use this form or another form?
Claim against a ship owner (person)
The court needs personal jurisdiction
✓ Verify the claimant is an individual
Part I Originating Summons – In Person
Salvage agreement dispute
Different relief sought
✓ Check if salvage terms apply
Maritime lien enforcement
Lien specific procedures
✓ Confirm lien registration
Part II – Enforcement of Maritime Lien
Deadline or filing window
The summons must be filed before any court hearing is set and within any statutory limitation period for the underlying maritime claim.
Before you submit
- 1All parties’ full names and addresses entered.
- 2Exact description and registration number of the vessel included.
- 3Supporting title or registration documents attached and certified.
- 4Correct filing fee calculated and paid.
- 5Form signed and dated by the claimant or authorised solicitor.
- 6Number of required copies prepared.
- 7Receipt of filing fee attached (if paid by cheque).
- 8Cover letter addressed to the High Court Registry.
- 9Check for any court‑specific filing instructions.
How to file this form
- 1Prepare the original summons and required copies.
- 2Attach certified copies of vessel registration and any evidence.
- 3Pay the filing fee at the Registry or via the e‑Filing portal.
- 4Submit the documents to the High Court Registry in Dublin.
- 5Obtain a stamped receipt confirming filing date.
- 6Serve copies on the opposing party as directed by the court.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to Admiralty actions in the High Court.
- 2Does not cover in‑person claims against individuals.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available for all counties.
- 4Form must be printed on A4 paper; PDFs are not accepted for paper filing.
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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 major revisions have been announced for 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2023 revision date.
- Confirm the fee schedule matches the latest Court Service fee list.
- Verify the required number of copies (original + 2 copies).
- Ensure the electronic filing option is still available via e‑Filing portal.
- Review any new instruction notes attached to the form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 26/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided name.
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland.
- SRCPurpose of Admiralty in‑rem summons inferred from legal terminology.
- SRCFiling location (High Court Registry) based on typical jurisdiction for Admiralty matters.
- SRCElectronic filing availability noted from general Courts Service e‑Filing service.
- SRCFee and copy requirements not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific deadline details not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up in‑rem and in‑person summons terminology.
Leaving the vessel’s IMO number blank.
Submitting the form to the Circuit Court instead of the High Court.
Using an old version of the summons that lacks recent fee instructions.
Failing to attach a certified copy of the ship’s registry.
Incorrectly calculating the filing fee for foreign‑registered vessels.
Not serving the summons on all interested parties.
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