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Form Part II : Miscellaneous: No. 17 Notice or Praecipe to Withdraw Caveat
This form is used to formally withdraw a caveat that was previously filed with the Irish Courts. A caveat is a legal notice that prevents certain actions from being taken without notifying the person who filed the caveat. This form should be used when you want to remove your objection or warning from court records.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part II : Miscellaneous: No. 17 Notice or Praecipe to Withdraw Caveat
This form is used to formally withdraw a caveat that was previously filed with the Irish Courts. A caveat is a legal notice that prevents certain actions from being taken without notifying the person who filed the caveat. This form should be used when you want to remove your objection or warning from court records.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Using the wrong reference number for the original caveat is the most common mistake that can cause significant delays.
- 2Incorrectly identifying the original caveat reference number
- 3Missing the signature requirement or witness signature
- 4Submitting to the wrong court office
- 5Not providing sufficient identification details
Plain English
If you've previously filed a caveat with the Irish Courts to stop something from happening without being told, this form lets you officially change your mind and withdraw that warning. It's like telling the court 'I no longer object to what's happening' in writing.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no statutory deadline for filing a caveat withdrawal, but it should be submitted as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary delays in court proceedings.
- 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 this form only if you want to withdraw a caveat you previously filed
- Do not use this form to file a new caveat - that requires a different form
- Use this form when you no longer object to the court proceeding
- Use this form when all issues that led you to file the caveat have been resolved
- Do not use this form for other types of court notices or objections
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Situation: Filing a new caveat
Why it matters: Different process for creating a warning vs withdrawing one
✓ Check before you continue: Confirm you're withdrawing, not creating a new caveat
Likely form: Part II : Miscellaneous: No. 16 Notice or Praecipe to Enter Caveat
Situation: Seeking an injunction
Why it matters: Different legal procedure with different requirements
✓ Check before you continue: An injunction is a court order, not a caveat withdrawal
Likely form: High Court Injunction Application
Situation: Appearing in court as a party
Why it matters: Different purpose - participating in proceedings vs withdrawing an objection
✓ Check before you continue: You may need both forms in complex cases
Likely form: Notice of Appearance
Situation: Changing legal representatives
Why it matters: Administrative change vs substantive legal action
✓ Check before you continue: This doesn't affect the caveat itself
Likely form: Notice of Change of Legal Representative
Situation: Withdrawing from a case entirely
Why it matters: Different legal effect than withdrawing a caveat
✓ Check before you continue: This ends your involvement in the case
Likely form: Notice of Discontinuance
Deadline or filing window
There is no statutory deadline for filing a caveat withdrawal, but it should be submitted as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary delays in court proceedings.
Before you submit
- 1Form is completed in full with all sections filled out
- 2Original caveat reference number is correctly identified
- 3Personal details match court records
- 4Form is signed in the required places
- 5Witness signature is included if required
- 6Correct fee is included or paid
- 7Copy of the completed form is retained for your records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct form from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about yourself and the original caveat
- 3Sign the form in the presence of a witness if required
- 4Submit the form to the court office where the original caveat was filed
- 5Pay any required filing fee
- 6Obtain a receipt or confirmation of submission
- 7Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
Known limitations
- 1This form only withdraws caveats - it cannot be used for other types of court notices
- 2Withdrawal may not automatically resolve all issues related to the original caveat
- 3Court staff cannot provide legal advice on whether withdrawing is appropriate
- 4Electronic submission may not be available for all court locations
- 5Withdrawal does not guarantee that opposing parties won't seek other legal remedies
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Compact field-by-field guide
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 you're using the most recent version of the form from the Courts Service website
- Verify any recent changes to court procedures that might affect how this form is processed
- Confirm current fee requirements for filing this form
- Check if electronic submission options have been updated
- Verify witness requirements as these may change periodically
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 26/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number confirmed from Courts Service documentation
- SRCPurpose inferred from standard legal terminology for caveats
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard Irish court procedures
- SRCWitness requirement based on standard affidavit practices in Ireland
- SRCFee information not confirmed in official source
- SRCElectronic submission availability not confirmed in official source
- SRCSpecific court office requirements not confirmed in official source
- SRCProcessing timeline not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with the form used to file a new caveat
Not understanding the difference between a caveat and an injunction
Assuming withdrawal automatically resolves all legal issues
Using incorrect reference numbers for the original caveat
Not realizing that some court procedures may continue even after withdrawal
Assuming the court will automatically notify all relevant parties
Not understanding the witness requirement for the signature
Confusing this with a general withdrawal from a case
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