Bermuda civil and statutory proceedings
When must a Bermuda directions summons be taken out?
Within one month after closure, returnable at least fourteen days later. Take out the summons for directions. Rule 1(2) excludes specified action categories. The summons issue window and minimum return interval are separate requirements.
- Period
- Within one month after closure, returnable at least fourteen days later
- Trigger
- Deemed closure of pleadings
- Rule
- Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 25, rule 1(1)
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 25, rule 1(1). Official consolidated body retrieved October 10, 2026. Bermuda Laws Online states laws amended through August 11, 2026. The consolidation includes BR 10/2024, BR 4/2025 and BR 13/2026, each retained separately.
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Rule 1(2) excludes specified action categories. The summons issue window and minimum return interval are separate requirements. Establish deemed closure of pleadings and the actual completion required to take out the summons for directions.
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When must a Bermuda directions summons be taken out?
Within one month after closure, returnable at least fourteen days later. Take out the summons for directions. Rule 1(2) excludes specified action categories. The summons issue window and minimum return interval are separate requirements.
Responsible actor. Plaintiff in a qualifying writ action.
Deemed closure of pleadings.
Rule 1(2) excludes specified action categories. The summons issue window and minimum return interval are separate requirements.
Rule 1(2) excludes specified action categories. The summons issue window and minimum return interval are separate requirements.
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 25, rule 1(1)How does this provision count time?
- Establish deemed closure of pleadings.
- Take out the summons for directions.
- Use the established closure event and a calendar month. Also preserve the independent fourteen-day return requirement.
- Taking out the summons involves Registry completion. A closure rule cannot eliminate the separate minimum return interval.
Use the established closure event and a calendar month. Also preserve the independent fourteen-day return requirement.
Taking out the summons involves Registry completion. A closure rule cannot eliminate the separate minimum return interval.
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 25, rule 1(1)Which facts prevent one automatic date?
Rule 1(2) excludes specified action categories. The summons issue window and minimum return interval are separate requirements. Establish deemed closure of pleadings and the actual completion required to take out the summons for directions.
Plaintiff in a qualifying writ action establishes deemed closure of pleadings. Use the established closure event and a calendar month. Also preserve the independent fourteen-day return requirement. Within one month after closure, returnable at least fourteen days later. Take out the summons for directions. Establish actual completion before calculating a final date.
A proposed boundary intersects a closure or holiday while the party seeks to take out the summons for directions. Taking out the summons involves Registry completion. A closure rule cannot eliminate the separate minimum return interval. Establish the applicable computation and completion rule. No assumed carried date is supplied.
Order 14 directions have already been given and the action falls within an exception. Rule 1(2) excludes specified action categories. The summons issue window and minimum return interval are separate requirements. 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
- Rule 1(2) excludes specified action categories. The summons issue window and minimum return interval are separate requirements.
- Count and complete the actual act
- Use the established closure event and a calendar month. Also preserve the independent fourteen-day return requirement. Taking out the summons involves Registry completion. A closure rule cannot eliminate the separate minimum return interval.
- Actor and required completion
- Plaintiff in a qualifying writ action. Take out the summons for directions.
- Rule 1(2) excludes specified action categories. The summons issue window and minimum return interval are separate requirements.
- Plaintiff in a qualifying writ action. Deemed closure of pleadings. Take out the summons for directions. Rule 1(2) excludes specified action categories. The summons issue window and minimum return interval are separate requirements.
What must the responsible actor complete?
Questions about this procedure
When must a Bermuda directions summons be taken out?
Does the rule cover every proceeding?
No. Rule 1(2) lists exceptions to the writ-action requirement.
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 25, rule 1(1)What starts the month?
The date pleadings are deemed closed.
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 25, rule 1(1)Is a month thirty days?
Order 3 rule 1 supplies a calendar month unless context requires otherwise.
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 25, rule 1(1)Can the summons return immediately?
No. Rule 1(1) requires at least fourteen days for return.
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 25, rule 1(1)What is the summons meant to address?
Trial preparation, outstanding interlocutory matters and future directions.
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 25, rule 1(1)Do issue and return use one deadline?
No. Each boundary must be satisfied separately.
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 25, rule 1(1)Official sources and review
Provisions used (7)
| Provision | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 25, rule 1(1) | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Order 3 rules 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Rules of the Supreme Court Amendment Rules 2025, Order 18 rule 12 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Rules of the Supreme Court Amendment Rules 2026, new Order 14A | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Interpretation Act 1951, sections 7–9 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Public Holidays Act 1947, sections 3–6 and Schedule | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Rules of the Supreme Court Amendment Rules 2024, Order 62 and Schedule | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |