Bermuda civil and statutory proceedings
When must a Bermuda final civil appeal notice be filed?
Ordinarily six weeks from perfection, subject to the leave branch. File the signed notice in the Supreme Court Registry with required copies. Order 2 rule 3(1)(e) changes the notice anchor where the Court of Appeal grants leave. An oral decision and a later perfected order may differ.
- Period
- Ordinarily six weeks from perfection, subject to the leave branch
- Trigger
- Signing, entry or other perfection of the appealed judgment or order
- Rule
- Rules of the Court of Appeal for Bermuda (BX 1/1965), Order 2, rule 2(1)(b)
Rules of the Court of Appeal for Bermuda (BX 1/1965), Order 2, rule 2(1)(b). Official consolidated body retrieved October 10, 2026. Bermuda Laws Online states laws amended through August 11, 2026. BR 24/2024 replaces the fee schedule, not the selected civil appeal periods.
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Order 2 rule 3(1)(e) changes the notice anchor where the Court of Appeal grants leave. An oral decision and a later perfected order may differ. Establish signing, entry or other perfection of the appealed judgment or order and the actual completion required to file the signed notice in the Supreme Court Registry with required copies.
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When must a Bermuda final civil appeal notice be filed?
Ordinarily six weeks from perfection, subject to the leave branch. File the signed notice in the Supreme Court Registry with required copies. Order 2 rule 3(1)(e) changes the notice anchor where the Court of Appeal grants leave. An oral decision and a later perfected order may differ.
Responsible actor. Appellant from a final Supreme Court civil decision.
Signing, entry or other perfection of the appealed judgment or order.
Order 2 rule 3(1)(e) changes the notice anchor where the Court of Appeal grants leave. An oral decision and a later perfected order may differ.
Order 2 rule 3(1)(e) changes the notice anchor where the Court of Appeal grants leave. An oral decision and a later perfected order may differ.
Rules of the Court of Appeal for Bermuda (BX 1/1965), Order 2, rule 2(1)(b)How does this provision count time?
- Establish signing, entry or other perfection of the appealed judgment or order.
- File the signed notice in the Supreme Court Registry with required copies.
- Establish the actual perfected decision and leave route. Notice service is a distinct step under Order 1 rule 3.
- Court of Appeal rules have their own service and enlargement provisions. Establish actual Registry availability and the relevant computation law rather than borrowing Supreme Court Order 3 automatically.
Establish the actual perfected decision and leave route. Notice service is a distinct step under Order 1 rule 3.
Court of Appeal rules have their own service and enlargement provisions. Establish actual Registry availability and the relevant computation law rather than borrowing Supreme Court Order 3 automatically.
Rules of the Court of Appeal for Bermuda (BX 1/1965), Order 2, rule 2(1)(b)Which facts prevent one automatic date?
Order 2 rule 3(1)(e) changes the notice anchor where the Court of Appeal grants leave. An oral decision and a later perfected order may differ. Establish signing, entry or other perfection of the appealed judgment or order and the actual completion required to file the signed notice in the Supreme Court Registry with required copies.
Appellant from a final Supreme Court civil decision establishes signing, entry or other perfection of the appealed judgment or order. Establish the actual perfected decision and leave route. Notice service is a distinct step under Order 1 rule 3. Ordinarily six weeks from perfection, subject to the leave branch. File the signed notice in the Supreme Court Registry with required copies. Establish actual completion before calculating a final date.
A proposed boundary intersects a closure or holiday while the party seeks to file the signed notice in the Supreme Court Registry with required copies. Court of Appeal rules have their own service and enlargement provisions. Establish actual Registry availability and the relevant computation law rather than borrowing Supreme Court Order 3 automatically. Establish the applicable computation and completion rule. No assumed carried date is supplied.
The Court of Appeal grants leave after the order was perfected. Order 2 rule 3(1)(e) changes the notice anchor where the Court of Appeal grants leave. An oral decision and a later perfected order may differ. Resolve the changed source branch and required act. The nominal period alone does not establish this scenario.
Which conditions and exceptions apply?
- Actual procedure and branch
- Order 2 rule 3(1)(e) changes the notice anchor where the Court of Appeal grants leave. An oral decision and a later perfected order may differ.
- Count and complete the actual act
- Establish the actual perfected decision and leave route. Notice service is a distinct step under Order 1 rule 3. Court of Appeal rules have their own service and enlargement provisions. Establish actual Registry availability and the relevant computation law rather than borrowing Supreme Court Order 3 automatically.
- Actor and required completion
- Appellant from a final Supreme Court civil decision. File the signed notice in the Supreme Court Registry with required copies.
- Order 2 rule 3(1)(e) changes the notice anchor where the Court of Appeal grants leave. An oral decision and a later perfected order may differ.
- Appellant from a final Supreme Court civil decision. Signing, entry or other perfection of the appealed judgment or order. File the signed notice in the Supreme Court Registry with required copies. Order 2 rule 3(1)(e) changes the notice anchor where the Court of Appeal grants leave. An oral decision and a later perfected order may differ.
What must the responsible actor complete?
Questions about this procedure
When must a Bermuda final civil appeal notice be filed?
Does the oral judgment invariably start six weeks?
No. Rule 2(1)(b) uses signing, entry or other perfection.
Rules of the Court of Appeal for Bermuda (BX 1/1965), Order 2, rule 2(1)(b)Where is the notice filed?
In the Registry of the Supreme Court.
Rules of the Court of Appeal for Bermuda (BX 1/1965), Order 2, rule 2(1)(b)What if the Court of Appeal grants leave?
Rule 3(1)(e) makes the notice period run from that grant.
Rules of the Court of Appeal for Bermuda (BX 1/1965), Order 2, rule 2(1)(b)Does the notice need grounds?
Yes. Rule 2 requires stated grounds, relief and identification of affected parties.
Rules of the Court of Appeal for Bermuda (BX 1/1965), Order 2, rule 2(1)(b)Are service copies required on filing?
Rule 2(2)(e) requires sufficient copies for service on directly affected parties.
Rules of the Court of Appeal for Bermuda (BX 1/1965), Order 2, rule 2(1)(b)Does filing alone serve the respondent?
No. Order 1 rule 3 separately addresses service of the notice of appeal.
Rules of the Court of Appeal for Bermuda (BX 1/1965), Order 2, rule 2(1)(b)Official sources and review
Provisions used (4)
| Provision | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Rules of the Court of Appeal for Bermuda (BX 1/1965), Order 2, rule 2(1)(b) | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Order 1 rules 3–5 and Order 2 rules 2–3 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Rules of the Court of Appeal for Bermuda Amendment Rules 2024 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Interpretation Act 1951, applicable interpretation and time provisions | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |