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12 months from Date of issue of the writ

Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 6, rule 8(1)Binding

Note the inclusive computation: 'beginning with the date of its issue', so the day of issue counts, unlike the ordinary O.3 r.2(2) rule. This mirrors the old English RSC 1965 O.6 r.8(1) (12 months) rather than the current English CPR 7.5 (4 months for the jurisdiction). By Order 7, rule 6, Order 6, rule 8 applies to originating summonses in the same way, so an originating summo

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The Bermuda coverage catalogue was last reviewed August 2026. Each rule has its own review date. Availability can vary by deadline; the calculator and directory show what needs checking.

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Showing 24 of 53 matching rules

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Validity of writ for service

12 months

Calculable

Time runs from: Date of issue of the writ
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 6, rule 8(1)

The trigger day counts as day one

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Application to extend validity of writ

12 months

Needs checking

Time runs from: Expiry date of the writ (itself computed from O.6 r.8(1) as 12 months inclusive of the date of issue)
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 6, rule 8(2)

Time runs from the day after the trigger

One period cannot express this provision faithfully. Check the cited rule.

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Indorsement on writ of particulars of service

3 days

Calculable

Time runs from: Date the writ is served on the defendant
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 10, rule 1(4) - citation itself is correct

Time runs from the day after the trigger

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Time limited for entering appearance to a writ served within the jurisdiction

14 days

Calculable

Time runs from: Service of the writ within the jurisdiction
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 12, rule 5(a)

The trigger day counts as day one

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Application to set aside writ or service after conditional appearance

14 days

Calculable

Time runs from: Entry of a conditional appearance
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 12, rule 8(1)

Time runs from the day after the trigger

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Earliest date for judgment in default of appearance (liquidated demand)

14 days

Needs checking

Time runs from: Service of the writ within the jurisdiction (judgment may be entered once the resulting O.12 r.5(a) appearance period has expired)
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 13, rule 1(1)

The trigger day counts as day one

One period cannot express this provision faithfully. Check the cited rule.

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Service of statement of claim

14 days

Calculable

Time runs from: Date the defendant enters an appearance
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 18, rule 1

Time runs from the day after the trigger

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Service of defence

14 days

Calculable

Time runs from: The later of (a) expiry of the time limited for appearing and (b) service of the statement of claim
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 18, rule 2(1)

Time runs from the day after the trigger

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Service of defence after leave to defend given on a summary judgment summons

14 days

Calculable

Time runs from: Date of the order giving the defendant leave to defend on an Order 14 summons
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 18, rule 2(2)

Time runs from the day after the trigger

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Service of reply and of defence to counterclaim

14 days

Calculable

Time runs from: Service on the plaintiff of the defence (for a reply) or of the counterclaim (for a defence to counterclaim)
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 18, rule 3(4)

Time runs from the day after the trigger

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Deemed close of pleadings

14 days

Calculable

Time runs from: Service of the reply, or of the defence to counterclaim, or (if neither) of the defence
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 18, rule 20(1)

Time runs from the day after the trigger

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Defence period after service of an amended statement of claim

14 days

Needs checking

Time runs from: Service of an amended statement of claim on the defendant
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 20, rule 3(2)(b)

Time runs from the day after the trigger

One period cannot express this provision faithfully. Check the cited rule.

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Notice of intention to proceed after a year's delay

1 month

Calculable

Time runs from: A year or more elapsing since the last proceeding in the cause or matter
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 3, rule 6

Time runs from the day after the trigger

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Acknowledgment of receipt of notice of payment into court

3 days

Calculable

Time runs from: Receipt by the plaintiff of the notice of payment into court
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 22, rule 1(2)

Time runs from the day after the trigger

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Acceptance of money paid into court

21 days

Calculable

Time runs from: Receipt of the notice of payment (or of the notice of the last payment, or of the amended notice)
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 22, rule 3(1)

Time runs from the day after the trigger

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Exchange of lists of documents (automatic discovery)

14 days

Calculable

Time runs from: Deemed close of pleadings as between the party and any other party (Order 18, rule 20)
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 24, rule 2(1)

Time runs from the day after the trigger

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Affidavit verifying list of documents

14 days

Calculable

Time runs from: Service of a notice requiring an affidavit verifying the list
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 24, rule 2(7)

Time runs from the day after the trigger

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Notice of time for inspection of documents in the list

7 days

Calculable

Time runs from: Service of the list of documents
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 24, rule 9

Time runs from the day after the trigger

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Service of summary judgment summons and evidence in support

10 days

Calculable

Time runs from: Return day fixed for the hearing of the Order 14 summons
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 14, rule 2(3)

Clear days: both the trigger day and the end day are excluded

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Taking out the summons for directions

1 month

Calculable

Time runs from: Deemed close of pleadings (Order 18, rule 20)
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 25, rule 1(1)

Time runs from the day after the trigger

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Exchange of witness statements

98 days

Calculable

Time runs from: Hearing of the summons for directions
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 38, rule 2A(2)

Time runs from the day after the trigger

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Lodging the trial bundle

2 days

Calculable

Time runs from: Date fixed for the trial
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 34, rule 10(2)

Clear days: both the trigger day and the end day are excluded

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Service of an interlocutory summons in chambers

2 days

Calculable

Time runs from: Day specified in the summons for the hearing
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 32, rule 3

Clear days: both the trigger day and the end day are excluded

Courts - Supreme Court (Civil)

Appeal from the Registrar to a judge in chambers

5 days

Calculable

Time runs from: Date the Registrar's judgment, order or decision was given or made
Rule: Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 58, rule 1(3)

Clear days: both the trigger day and the end day are excluded

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