As and from 3rd February 2014 the new monetary jurisdictions will be as follows:

– the jurisdiction of the District Court in civil proceedings will increase from €6,384 to €15,000

– the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court in civil proceedings will increase from €38,092 to €75,000, except in personal injuries cases where a reduced increase of €60,000 is introduced.

We understand that the Minister intends to introduce new District Court Rules including:

– District Court Scale costs
– new Superior Court Rules
– new Fees Orders for all courts in January 2014

It is likely these changes too will be effective as and from 3rd February 2014.

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