Form 13 – Notice of motion for review of judgment (Circuit Court)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when you want to challenge a Circuit Court judgment
• • Only for cases that were heard in the Circuit Court
• • When you believe there were legal errors in the original judgment
• • When new evidence has emerged that could affect the judgment
• • When proper procedures were not followed in the original case

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

You must file this form within the specific time limit set by court rules, which is typically 14 days after being notified of the judgment, though this can vary depending on the circumstances.

Before you submit

• • Form is fully completed with all required fields
• • All parties to the original case are correctly identified
• • Grounds for review are clearly stated
• • Supporting documents are attached
• • Correct court fees are paid
• • Copy has been made for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Form 13 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the original judgment
3. 3Prepare a statement explaining your grounds for seeking review
4. 4Attach any supporting documents relevant to your request
5. 5File the completed form with the Circuit Court registry
6. 6Ensure all parties to the original case receive a copy
7. 7Pay any required court fees

Known limitations

• • This form cannot be used to introduce entirely new claims
• • The review is limited to specific legal grounds, not just disagreement
• • Court approval is required to file after the deadline has passed
• • The court may refuse to hear a review if proper procedures weren't followed