42.02 Notice Of Appearance And Intention To Defend A Claim Notice Or Civil Summons Served Outside Ireland Which Requires An Appearance

What this form is for

• • Use this form when you've been served with a claim or civil summons outside Ireland
• • Use this form when the summons requires an appearance in Irish courts
• • Use this form to formally notify the court of your intention to defend
• • Don't use this form for claims served within Ireland
• • Don't use this form if you don't intend to defend the claim

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The deadline for filing this form is typically specified in the original summons documents served on you. If no deadline is specified, seek legal advice immediately as delays could result in a default judgment.

Before you submit

• • Form is fully completed with all required sections filled
• • All personal details are accurate and match identification documents
• • Details of the claim being responded to are complete and correct
• • Proof of service outside Ireland is attached or referenced
• • Form is signed and dated in the appropriate places
• • A copy is kept for your records
• • Correct court fee is included if applicable
• • Form is submitted to the correct court office

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct version of Form 42.02 from the Courts Service website
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about yourself and the claim
3. 3Attach any required supporting documents, particularly proof of service outside Ireland
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office within the specified timeframe
5. 5Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
6. 6Note the date of submission and any reference number provided

Known limitations

• • This form only notifies of intention to defend; it doesn't resolve the underlying claim
• • Electronic filing options may be limited for this form
• • The form may require additional documentation depending on the complexity of the case
• • Court staff cannot provide legal advice on how to complete the form
• • The form must be properly served on all parties as required by court rules