Issuing Proceedings

Initiating your case

Information about taking proceedings in the High Court.

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Plenary Summons

A plenary summons is used in cases where oral evidence will be heard.

Summary Summons

Information about types of action related to a Summary Summons

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Special Summons

Information about types of action related to a Special Summons

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Personal Injury Summons

Information about types of action related to a Personal Injury Summons

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Petition

Information about types of action related to issuing a Petition

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Originating Notice of Motion

Information about types of action related to an originating notice of motion

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Judicial Review

A judicial review is a mechanism by which any decision of any public law body can be reviewed by a High Court Judge, where it is contended that the decision maker did not act within their powers, or that the decision was unreasonable etc.

Appeal from the Circuit Court

An appeal from the Circuit Court is made under Order 61 of the Rules of the Superior Courts. A Notice of Appeal must be filed within 10 days of the Circuit Court Order or Judgment.

Statutory Appeal

A Statutory Appeal refers to an appeal of a decision of a body which has been set up by statute to exercise particular powers.