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Form Part II : Miscellaneous: No. 18 Praecipe for Commission of Appraisement and Sale
The Praecipe for Commission of Appraisement and Sale is a formal legal document used to request authority from the court to appraise and sell property. It's typically used in debt enforcement proceedings where a creditor seeks to recover money owed by selling the debtor's assets.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part II : Miscellaneous: No. 18 Praecipe for Commission of Appraisement and Sale
The Praecipe for Commission of Appraisement and Sale is a formal legal document used to request authority from the court to appraise and sell property. It's typically used in debt enforcement proceedings where a creditor seeks to recover money owed by selling the debtor's assets.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is failing to properly identify and describe the property to be appraised and sold.
- 2Incorrectly identifying the property to be sold
- 3Failing to properly notify all interested parties
- 4Using an outdated version of the form
- 5Missing required supporting documentation
Plain English
This form is like asking a judge for permission to value and sell someone's property to pay off a debt. You'd use this when someone owes money and you need to sell their belongings to get paid back.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There's no fixed deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed promptly after obtaining a judgment and when standard collection methods have failed. Delays could allow the debtor to dispose of assets or increase the cost of collection.
- 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 enforcing a money judgment through sale of debtor's property
- Use when standard debt collection methods have failed
- Use when seeking court authorization for property valuation and sale
- Use when dealing with real estate, vehicles, or other substantial assets
- Do not use for routine debt collection without court involvement
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Situation
Why it matters
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Enforcing a judgment against a company
Different procedures apply for business entities
✓ Verify debtor's legal structure
Seeking to freeze assets before judgment
Prevents asset dissipation before sale
✓ Ensure grounds for freezing exist
Selling residential property with tenants
Special protections for residential tenants
✓ Check tenant rights and notice periods
Praecipe with tenant notice requirements
Enforcing judgment against jointly owned property
All owners must be properly notified
✓ Verify ownership structure
Form with additional owner details
Deadline or filing window
There's no fixed deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed promptly after obtaining a judgment and when standard collection methods have failed. Delays could allow the debtor to dispose of assets or increase the cost of collection.
Before you submit
- 1Verify all debtor and creditor information is accurate
- 2Confirm the judgment amount and date are correctly stated
- 3Ensure property description is complete and unambiguous
- 4Check that minimum sale price calculations are correct
- 5Verify all required supporting documents are attached
- 6Confirm court fees have been paid if applicable
- 7Ensure proper signatures are included
- 8Check form is completed in full with no blank sections
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current version of Form 18 from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the judgment and property
- 3Prepare any required supporting documents including the original judgment
- 4Calculate and state the minimum acceptable sale price
- 5Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
- 6Pay any required court fees
- 7Obtain proof of submission and track the court's processing timeline
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies to property located in Ireland
- 2Certain types of property may require additional court procedures
- 3The form doesn't exempt from following statutory notice requirements
- 4Court approval doesn't guarantee successful sale at desired price
- 5Form must be used in conjunction with other enforcement procedures
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This form is currently in use as part of the Courts Service of Ireland's standard procedure for enforcement of judgments. No recent changes have been confirmed, but court procedures may evolve.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify you're using the latest version from the Courts Service website
- Check if recent court rule changes affect this form
- Confirm court fees haven't changed since last update
- Ensure contact information for court offices is current
- Check if electronic submission options have been expanded
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 26/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number confirmed from Courts Service of Ireland documentation
- SRCPurpose inferred from legal terminology and standard enforcement procedures
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard Irish court procedures
- SRCRisk factors based on common enforcement challenges
- SRCAlternative forms identified from standard Irish enforcement procedures
- SRCCurrent status marked as not confirmed in official source
- SRCVersion checklist based on standard form maintenance practices
- SRCDeadline information based on enforcement timing best practices
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with initial debt collection procedures
Uncertainty about which court office to submit to
Misunderstanding the difference between appraisement and actual sale
Confusion about minimum sale price requirements
Unclear about notice requirements for interested parties
Difficulty determining if property requires special procedures
Confusion about court fees and payment methods
Unclear about timeline for the entire process
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