Part I: Originating Summons: No. 1 Plenary Summons in Admiralty Action in Rem.

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.

Use this form or another form?

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

• • All parties’ full names and addresses entered.
• • Exact description and registration number of the vessel included.
• • Supporting title or registration documents attached and certified.
• • Correct filing fee calculated and paid.
• • Form signed and dated by the claimant or authorised solicitor.
• • Number of required copies prepared.
• • Receipt of filing fee attached (if paid by cheque).
• • Cover letter addressed to the High Court Registry.
• • Check for any court‑specific filing instructions.

How to file this form

1. 1Prepare the original summons and required copies.
2. 2Attach certified copies of vessel registration and any evidence.
3. 3Pay the filing fee at the Registry or via the e‑Filing portal.
4. 4Submit the documents to the High Court Registry in Dublin.
5. 5Obtain a stamped receipt confirming filing date.
6. 6Serve copies on the opposing party as directed by the court.

Known limitations

• • Only applicable to Admiralty actions in the High Court.
• • Does not cover in‑person claims against individuals.
• • Electronic filing may not be available for all counties.
• • Form must be printed on A4 paper; PDFs are not accepted for paper filing.