Types of Cases

The following appeals from the Circuit Court are heard by the High Court sitting in Dublin

1. All appeals from the Dublin Circuit Court

2. Appeals from the Circuit Court outside Dublin where there was no oral evidence at the hearing

Listing procedures

When the notice of appeal is filed, the appeal is listed for mention in the Non Jury list for the purpose of allocating a hearing date.

Weekly Callover

All Circuit Appeals listed for hearing in the Non Jury List on Tuesday to Friday of each week are called over at 10.00 a.m. on the Thursday of the preceding week to confirm the case is going ahead. The hearing date is vacated if there is no attendance at the Thursday callover.

Circuit appeals heard outside of Dublin

Types of cases

Appeals from the Circuit Court outside Dublin where there was oral evidence at the Circuit Court hearing are heard outside Dublin. Details of hearing venues are listed in the High Court terms and sittings throughout the year. The relevant Circuit Court office can be contacted for further information.

The rules governing Circuit Court Appeals to the High Court are dealt with by Order 61 of Rules of the Superior Courts .The Notice of Appeal form is set out in Appendix I of the Rules of the Superior Courts