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1Under the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004, what is the default limitation period for initiating a personal injuries action in Ireland?

A.1 year from the date of the accident or date of knowledge

B.2 years from the date of the accident or date of knowledge

C.3 years from the date of the accident or date of knowledge

D.6 years from the date of the accident or date of knowledge

Explanation: Under Section 7 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004, which amended the Statute of Limitations, the limitation period for personal injuries actions is 2 years from the date on which the cause of action accrued or the date of knowledge of the person injured (whichever is later).

2Within what period must a claimant serve a Section 8 notice on a proposed defendant after the cause of action accrues under the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 (as amended)?

A.1 month

B.2 months

C.6 months

D.1 year

Explanation: Section 8 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004, as amended by the Central Bank (National Claims Information Database) Act 2018, requires a claimant to serve a notice in writing (Section 8 letter) on the proposed defendant within 1 month of the date of the accrual of the cause of action (or date of knowledge).

3What is the consequence under Section 8 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 if a claimant fails to serve a Section 8 notice within the required statutory period without reasonable cause?

A.The action is automatically struck out by the Court.

B.The defendant is granted automatic summary judgment.

C.The Court may draw adverse inferences or penalize the claimant in costs.

D.The Statute of Limitations is reduced to one year.

Explanation: Under Section 8(2) of the 2004 Act, if a claimant fails to serve the Section 8 notice within the required timeframe without reasonable cause, the Court may draw such inferences as appear proper and/or penalize the claimant by refusing to award them costs or reducing their costs.

4Which of the following personal injury claims is NOT required to be submitted to the Injuries Resolution Board (formerly PIAB) before commencing court proceedings?

A.A claim arising from a road traffic accident

B.A claim arising from a slip and fall in a supermarket

C.A claim alleging professional medical negligence

D.A claim arising from an accident in the workplace

Explanation: Under the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003 (as amended), claims alleging medical negligence are expressly excluded from the scope of the Board. Claimants in medical negligence cases can issue court proceedings directly without applying to the Board.

5What is the statutory effect of making an application to the Injuries Resolution Board on the running of the limitation period under the Statute of Limitations?

A.It permanently stops the limitation period from running.

B.It has no effect, and the claimant must issue protective writ proceedings.

C.It suspends the running of the limitation period for the duration of the Board's assessment plus an additional 6 months.

D.It extends the limitation period by a flat period of 2 years.

Explanation: Section 50 of the PIAB Act 2003 suspends the running of the limitation period from the date of receipt of a complete application under Section 11. This suspension lasts for the entire period the claim is before the Board and continues for an additional 6 months after the date of issue of an Authorization.

6What document must a claimant receive from the Injuries Resolution Board before they are legally permitted to issue court proceedings for a personal injury claim?

A.A Certificate of Readiness

B.An Authorization

C.An Assessment Order

D.A Decree Nisi

Explanation: An Authorization is the formal document issued by the Injuries Resolution Board that permits the claimant to bypass the Board and initiate court proceedings. This is issued if the defendant rejects the assessment process, if the Board decides not to assess, or if either party rejects the assessment amount.

7If a defendant wishes to participate in the Injuries Resolution Board assessment process, within what timeframe must they consent to the assessment after receiving formal notice from the Board?

A.21 days

B.28 days

C.90 days

D.6 months

Explanation: Under Section 13 of the 2003 Act, a respondent (defendant) has 90 days from the date of the notice to reply to the Board stating whether they consent to the assessment of the claim. Failure to reply or replying with a refusal will result in the Board issuing an Authorization.

8What is the standard timeframe within which the Injuries Resolution Board must complete its assessment of a claim, once the respondent has consented to the process?

A.3 months, with no possibility of extension

B.9 months, which can be extended by a further 6 months

C.12 months, which can be extended by a further 12 months

D.2 years, with no possibility of extension

Explanation: Under Section 49 of the 2003 Act, the Board is required to make its assessment within 9 months from the date the respondent consents. This period can be extended by the Board by a further 6 months if it is not possible to complete the assessment within the initial period.

9Under Section 14 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004, what document must be sworn by both the claimant and the defendant verifying the assertions in their respective pleadings?

A.Affidavit of Discovery

B.Affidavit of Verification

C.Affidavit of Means

D.Statement of Truth

Explanation: Section 14 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 requires parties in a personal injuries action to swear an Affidavit of Verification. This affidavit confirms that the assertions, allegations, and information contained in the pleadings (like a Personal Injury Summons or Defense) are true and accurate to the best of their knowledge and belief.

10Within what period after the service of a pleading must an Affidavit of Verification under Section 14 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 be filed in court?

A.7 days

B.14 days

C.21 days

D.28 days

Explanation: Under Section 14(2) of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004, an Affidavit of Verification must be filed in court within 21 days of the service of the pleading to which it relates (or such longer period as the court may direct).

About the PPC1 Litigation Exam

The PPC1 Litigation exam covers personal injuries assessment and IRB procedure, High Court procedure, Circuit and District Court procedure, dispute resolution and arbitration, and criminal litigation practice.

Assessment

100 multiple-choice questions

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

50%

Exam Fee

Included in PPC fees (Law Society of Ireland)

PPC1 Litigation Exam Content Outline

20%

Personal Injuries Assessment

IRB procedure, Section 8 notices, Statute of Limitations, and personal injuries summons.

20%

High Court Procedure

Originating summonses, pleadings, discovery, trial, and enforcement under the RSC.

20%

Circuit & District Court Procedure

Civil bills, monetary limits, District Court procedure, and small claims.

20%

Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

Mediation Act 2017, Arbitration Act 2010, UNCITRAL Model Law, and ADR.

20%

Criminal Litigation Practice

Summary and indictable offences, bail, legal aid, arrest powers, and trial on indictment.

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What You Need to Know

Passing score: 50%
Assessment: 100 multiple-choice questions
Time limit: 3 hours
Exam fee: Included in PPC fees

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of the PPC1 Litigation exam?

The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions covering all five content domains.

What is the passing score for the PPC1 Litigation exam?

Candidates must score at least 50% to pass the exam.