Dublin Circuit Court

Litigation 01/12/1997

Please note the setting down procedure in the Dublin Circuit Civil Court. Prior to lodging a notice of trial, a plaintiff must:

  1. Ensure all interim matters such as discovery and all third party procedures are completed
  2. Have obtained and complied with advice on proofs
  3. Ensure that all witnesses and parties are available at the trial date
  4. Advise the Circuit Court Office of the type of case, its duration and whether it is an assessment or not
  5. Ensure that the defendants are ready to proceed. A defendant may not set down a trial without the leave of the County Registrar on notice.

Note: the next available date shall be given by the Circuit Court Office unless a specific date is requested.

Michael Quinlan, County Registrar

Checklist to accompany notice of trial

The following is a check list which must be completed by the solicitor for the plaintiff before tendering a notice of trial for filing in the Circuit Court Office. The check list shall accompany the notice of trial.

  • Has a 12-month period elapsed since the date of the accident (personal injury claims only)?
  • Has a defence been filed by all defendants? Alternatively, confirm that judgment has been obtained against the defendants in default?
  • Has a letter been obtained from the defendants and third parties declaring their readiness for trial. Alternatively, has the plaintiff obtained an order from the County Registrar waiving the necessity for this letter?
  • Have proofs been advised and are all proofs in place?
  • Are all pre-trial issues resolved between all parties (such as discovery, particulars etc)?
  • Estimated total number of witnesses giving evidence on all sides?
  • Estimated duration of trial?