Part 2 - Appearance No. 7 Memorandum of Appearance Contesting Jurisdiction - The High Court. In the matter of the Jurisdiction of Courts and Enforcement of judgements Act 1998. And in the matter of Article 18 of the Brussels Convention 1968

What this form is for

• • Use when you want to contest the High Court’s jurisdiction under the 1998 Act.
• • Use when you rely on Article 18 of the Brussels Convention to argue the case belongs to another EU member state.
• • Do not use for general defenses; a separate defence or counter‑claim form is required.
• • If you simply wish to stay proceedings, a different “Notice of Motion for Stay” may be appropriate.
• • When the case involves a foreign judgment, this form is the proper vehicle to raise the jurisdiction issue.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The memorandum must be filed within the time allowed for a notice of appearance, typically 14 days from service of the writ, unless the court extends the deadline.

Before you submit

• • Case number and court reference entered correctly
• • All parties’ names spelled exactly as on the writ
• • Statutory basis (1998 Act or Brussels Convention) clearly indicated
• • Brief factual basis included
• • Signature and date present
• • Supporting documents attached
• • Form printed legibly or completed electronically
• • Correct filing fee paid (if applicable)
• • Submitted to the correct High Court Registry
• • Copy retained for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Download the latest PDF from courts.ie.
2. 2Complete the form in black ink or via the e‑filing system.
3. 3Attach any jurisdictional evidence (e.g., foreign judgment).
4. 4Pay any required filing fee.
5. 5File the form at the appropriate High Court Registry or upload it online.
6. 6Obtain a receipt or filing acknowledgement.
7. 7Serve a copy on the opposing party as required.

Known limitations

• • Form only applies to High Court matters; lower courts use different documents.
• • Does not replace a full defence or counter‑claim.
• • Electronic filing may require a Courts Service account.
• • No provision for multilingual submissions; translation may be needed.