No. 56  Court of Appeal - Military - Notice of Result of Appeal

What this form is for

• • Use when a military appeal has been decided in the Court of Appeal.
• • Do not use for civil or criminal appeals – separate forms exist.
• • Use instead of a general “Notice of Judgment” when the case involves the Defence Forces.
• • Apply when you need to record the result for enforcement or costs orders.
• • File this form even if the appeal is dismissed; the result still must be recorded.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The notice must be lodged within 7 calendar days of the judgment being handed down, unless the court grants an extension.

Before you submit

• • Form is the current version (No. 56).
• • All party names and case number are correct.
• • Result of appeal is clearly stated (allowed, dismissed, varied).
• • Date of judgment matches the court record.
• • Signature of the authorised representative is present.
• • Judgment copy attached if required.
• • Form is printed on white A4 paper or submitted electronically.
• • Cover letter includes contact details.
• • Postage or e‑filing confirmation retained.

How to file this form

1. 1Download Form No. 56 from courts.ie.
2. 2Complete the form in black ink or typed text.
3. 3Attach a certified copy of the judgment (if required).
4. 4Sign the form and date it.
5. 5Send the form to the Court of Appeal Registry by post, in person, or via e‑filing.
6. 6Obtain a receipt or confirmation of filing.
7. 7Keep a copy for your records.

Known limitations

• • Form is only for military appeals; using it for other appeal types is invalid.
• • Electronic submission requires a valid digital certificate.
• • The form does not capture costs orders – a separate form is needed.
• • No provision for multiple appeal results on a single form.