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Form Part I: Originating Summons: No. 3 Special Summons in Admiralty Proceedings

The Part I Originating Summons No. 3 Special Summons in Admiralty Proceedings is a court document used to start a special admiralty case in the Irish High Court. It is filed when a party wants the court to issue a special summons relating to maritime matters.

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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part I: Originating Summons: No. 3 Special Summons in Admiralty Proceedings

The Part I Originating Summons No. 3 Special Summons in Admiralty Proceedings is a court document used to start a special admiralty case in the Irish High Court. It is filed when a party wants the court to issue a special summons relating to maritime matters.

The form captures the parties’ details, a concise statement of the claim, the legal basis for the special summons, and any supporting documents.

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  • 1The most common mistake is using the ordinary Originating Summons instead of the Special Summons No. 3.
  • 2Incorrect ship registration details
  • 3Missing supporting documents
  • 4Failure to sign or certify the form
  • 5Using the wrong form for a standard admiralty claim

Plain English

Think of this as the first paper you hand to the court when you need a special order in a sea‑related dispute. It tells the judge why you need the summons and what you are asking for. You only need it for specific admiralty actions, not ordinary civil cases.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: There is no fixed calendar deadline, but the summons must be filed before any defence or counter‑claim is served, otherwise the court may refuse to proceed.
  • 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

  • When you need a court order to seize a vessel under admiralty law.
  • When the claim involves maritime liens or ship mortgages.
  • When the dispute requires a special summons rather than a standard pleading.
  • When the matter is being heard in the High Court’s Admiralty Division.

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Use this form or another form?

Standard civil claim

For non‑maritime disputes

✓ Verify the nature of the claim first

Form N1

General admiralty claim

For ordinary admiralty actions

✓ Use only if no special summons is needed

Form N2

Application for injunction

To stop a ship’s movement

✓ Separate from a special summons

Form N3

Deadline or filing window

There is no fixed calendar deadline, but the summons must be filed before any defence or counter‑claim is served, otherwise the court may refuse to proceed.

Before you submit

  1. 1All party names and addresses are correct.
  2. 2Ship registration number matches the official register.
  3. 3Legal basis for the special summons is clearly stated.
  4. 4All referenced documents are attached.
  5. 5Signature and date are present.
  6. 6Solicitor’s certificate (if required) is included.
  7. 7Form is printed on A4 paper or uploaded as a PDF.
  8. 8Filing receipt or acknowledgement is saved.

How to file this form

  1. 1Prepare the factual and legal content of the summons.
  2. 2Complete the Part I Originating Summons No. 3 form.
  3. 3Attach supporting documents and the solicitor’s certificate.
  4. 4Sign and date the form.
  5. 5File via the Courts Service e‑Filing portal or deliver a hard copy to the High Court Central Office.
  6. 6Obtain and keep the filing acknowledgment.
  7. 7Serve copies on the respondent as directed by the court.

Known limitations

  1. 1Form is only for High Court admiralty matters; lower courts use different forms.
  2. 2Electronic filing requires a valid digital certificate.
  3. 3The form does not include a schedule for financial statements – attach separately if needed.
  4. 4Not suitable for summary judgment applications.

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6 fields

Proceedings

3 items

Title of Proceedings

The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.

Requiredtext
Record Number

The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.

Requiredtext
Court and Office

The court and the office where the document is being filed.

Requiredtext

Substance

2 items

Relief or Information Sought

What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.

Requiredtext
Grounds and Exhibits

The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.

text

Execution

1 items

Signature, Jurat or Service Details

Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
COURTS

The form is currently in its 2023 revision and remains valid for all admiralty cases filed after January 2024. No major changes announced for 2025.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Check the form header for the 2023 revision date.
  • Confirm that the online filing portal accepts the latest PDF version.
  • Verify that the signature block includes space for solicitor certification.
  • Ensure the attached schedule of documents matches the current checklist.

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Quick Facts

Anyone who is starting a special admiralty proceeding – usually a shipowner, insurer, or maritime creditor – must file this form.
The form captures the parties’ details, a concise statement of the claim, the legal basis for the special summons, and any supporting documents.
File it as soon as you decide to pursue a special admiralty remedy, typically before any other pleadings are served.
Submit the completed form to the High Court Central Office in Dublin, either by post, in person, or via the Courts Service’s online filing portal if you have a digital certificate.
Correct filing triggers the court’s jurisdiction and avoids delays or dismissal. Errors can lead to the summons being rejected and extra costs.
1. Gather the ship’s name, registration, and the claimant’s details. 2. Draft a brief factual background and the legal basis for the special summons. 3. Complete the form fields, attach any relevant contracts or notices. 4. Sign the form and have a solicitor certify it if required. 5. Submit through the chosen channel and keep the receipt.

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26/01/26

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