Practice Direction

The attention of practitioners is directed to the changes effected by Rules of the Superior Courts (No. 2) 1989 [S.I. No 20 of 1989] with effect from 13^th February 1989.

1. [0.36 r. 2(b)] Setting down - Country Venues

Personal Injuries and Fatal Injuries actions may be set down for trial by a judge only at 7 country venues - Waterford is now added.

2. [0.61 r. 3(a)] Circuit Appeals

1. Notice of appeal (for Dublin sittings) is to be lodged directly in the Central Office (Notice Office) indorsed with particulars of service (Court fees £17). The time for appeal is 10 days from the date of the Circuit Court Order, a certified copy of which may be lodged later.
2. [0.61 r. 4]

Two books of appeal with a sufficient index should be lodged without delay in the Central Office (Notice Office): Appellant should have previously served a Respondent with a copy of the index. The appeal will then be listed for hearing in the next succeeding sessions.

(iii) N

otice of withdrawal of appeal (from Dublin List) should be filed in the Central Office (Notice Office).

 

J.C. Delahunty

Chief Registrar