Form 37M - Report of County Registrar Pursuant to Order 59, Rule 4(38)(11) in Respect of Delay or Default

What this form is for

• • Use this form when a party has missed a court deadline
• • Use when a party has failed to comply with a court order
• • Use when procedural delays are affecting case progression
• • Use when formal documentation of non-compliance is required
• • Use when the County Registrar needs to report issues to the court
• • Do not use for routine case updates or status reports

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no strict deadline specified for submitting Form 37M, but it should be filed promptly after identifying a delay or default that requires formal reporting under the relevant court rule.

Before you submit

• • Verify all case reference numbers are correct
• • Confirm the specific delay or default has occurred
• • Document the impact on court proceedings
• • Include all relevant parties in the report
• • Ensure proper formatting and completion of all sections
• • Obtain necessary authorizations if required
• • Keep a copy of the submitted form
• • Check for any additional supporting documents needed

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official Form 37M from the Courts Service
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate details about the delay/default
3. 3Attach any supporting documentation if required
4. 4Review the completed form for accuracy and completeness
5. 5Submit to the appropriate court office
6. 6Obtain a receipt or confirmation of filing
7. 7Update case records to reflect the submission

Known limitations

• • This form is only for use by County Registrars or authorized staff
• • It cannot be used by parties to the case to report delays
• • The form is specific to certain types of delays and defaults under Order 59
• • Electronic filing options may be limited depending on the court
• • The form does not replace other required court procedures