| Claim Form |
Within 4 months of the
date of issue (or amendment), or within 6 months if it is served out
of the Jurisdiction. |
| Particulars of Claim |
Within 14 days of
service of the Claim Form. |
| Application Notice |
As soon as possible, and
not less than 3 days before the hearing |
| N39 Order to Attend
Court for Questioning |
Not less than 14 days
before the date appointed for the examination to take place |
| N79a Suspended
Committal Order |
Not less than 14 days
before the date appointed for the examination to take place |
| Claim for Possession
of Land |
Residential - not less
than 5 clear days before hearing.
Other Land - not less than 2 clear
days before hearing. |
| Notice of Application
for Attachment of Earnings |
It is recommended
that if personally served, it is at least 8 clear days before the
hearing. |
| Notice of Application
for Injunction |
Not less than 3 days
before the Court is due to hear the application |
| Divorce Petition |
No set timescale |
| Judgment Summons |
Personal service not
less than 10 days before the Hearing. Debtor is entitled to a
reasonable sum to cover travelling expenses. |
| Family Law -
Applications with Notice |
Not less than 2 business
days before the date on which the Application is being heard |
| Family Law -
Application without Notice |
As soon as possible |
| Statutory Demand |
No set time limit |
| Winding Up Petition |
It should be dealt with
as a matter of urgency, and in any case at least 21 days before the
date of the Hearing. |
| Bankruptcy Petition |
Not less than 14 clear
days before the Hearing |
| Magistrates Court
Summons |
Where circumstances
permit it should be served at least 7 days before the Hearing |
