Bermuda civil and statutory proceedings
When must service particulars be endorsed on a Bermuda writ?
Within three days after service, subject to the applicable short-period rule. Endorse the service particulars on the writ. Order 10 rule 1(4) conditions default judgment entitlement. It is subject to Order 11 rule 5 and does not govern deemed service under paragraphs (2) or (3).
- Period
- Within three days after service, subject to the applicable short-period rule
- Trigger
- Duly effected service outside the attorney-acceptance and unconditional-appearance branches
- Rule
- Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 10, rule 1(4) - citation itself is correct
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 10, rule 1(4) - citation itself is correct. 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.
Source guide · No automated date
Check the applicable procedure
Order 10 rule 1(4) conditions default judgment entitlement. It is subject to Order 11 rule 5 and does not govern deemed service under paragraphs (2) or (3). Establish duly effected service outside the attorney-acceptance and unconditional-appearance branches and the actual completion required to endorse the service particulars on the writ.
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 10, rule 1(4) - citation itself is correctWhat lawyers say
5.0“The platform is really easy to use.”
Michael B.Employment litigation attorney · California
“The Evidence Record saved us time with our insurance on bankruptcy matters.”
MariaBankruptcy and commercial attorney · London, UK
“The most up-to-date service we could find.”
Li ChenArbitration practitioner · Singapore
When must service particulars be endorsed on a Bermuda writ?
Within three days after service, subject to the applicable short-period rule. Endorse the service particulars on the writ. Order 10 rule 1(4) conditions default judgment entitlement. It is subject to Order 11 rule 5 and does not govern deemed service under paragraphs (2) or (3).
Responsible actor. Person who serves the writ.
Duly effected service outside the attorney-acceptance and unconditional-appearance branches.
Order 10 rule 1(4) conditions default judgment entitlement. It is subject to Order 11 rule 5 and does not govern deemed service under paragraphs (2) or (3).
Order 10 rule 1(4) conditions default judgment entitlement. It is subject to Order 11 rule 5 and does not govern deemed service under paragraphs (2) or (3).
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 10, rule 1(4) - citation itself is correctHow does this provision count time?
- Establish duly effected service outside the attorney-acceptance and unconditional-appearance branches.
- Endorse the service particulars on the writ.
- Order 3 rule 2(5) excludes Saturdays and statutory public holidays from periods of seven days or less. Establish the Public Holidays Act definition.
- Endorsing the writ is not itself an act at the Registry. Do not assume the Registry-only carry applies to this act.
Order 3 rule 2(5) excludes Saturdays and statutory public holidays from periods of seven days or less. Establish the Public Holidays Act definition.
Endorsing the writ is not itself an act at the Registry. Do not assume the Registry-only carry applies to this act.
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 10, rule 1(4) - citation itself is correctWhich facts prevent one automatic date?
Order 10 rule 1(4) conditions default judgment entitlement. It is subject to Order 11 rule 5 and does not govern deemed service under paragraphs (2) or (3). Establish duly effected service outside the attorney-acceptance and unconditional-appearance branches and the actual completion required to endorse the service particulars on the writ.
Person who serves the writ establishes duly effected service outside the attorney-acceptance and unconditional-appearance branches. Order 3 rule 2(5) excludes Saturdays and statutory public holidays from periods of seven days or less. Establish the Public Holidays Act definition. Within three days after service, subject to the applicable short-period rule. Endorse the service particulars on the writ. Establish actual completion before calculating a final date.
A proposed boundary intersects a closure or holiday while the party seeks to endorse the service particulars on the writ. Endorsing the writ is not itself an act at the Registry. Do not assume the Registry-only carry applies to this act. Establish the applicable computation and completion rule. No assumed carried date is supplied.
The defendant’s attorney accepted service by endorsement instead of personal service. Order 10 rule 1(4) conditions default judgment entitlement. It is subject to Order 11 rule 5 and does not govern deemed service under paragraphs (2) or (3). 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 10 rule 1(4) conditions default judgment entitlement. It is subject to Order 11 rule 5 and does not govern deemed service under paragraphs (2) or (3).
- Count and complete the actual act
- Order 3 rule 2(5) excludes Saturdays and statutory public holidays from periods of seven days or less. Establish the Public Holidays Act definition. Endorsing the writ is not itself an act at the Registry. Do not assume the Registry-only carry applies to this act.
- Actor and required completion
- Person who serves the writ. Endorse the service particulars on the writ.
- Order 10 rule 1(4) conditions default judgment entitlement. It is subject to Order 11 rule 5 and does not govern deemed service under paragraphs (2) or (3).
- Person who serves the writ. Duly effected service outside the attorney-acceptance and unconditional-appearance branches. Endorse the service particulars on the writ. Order 10 rule 1(4) conditions default judgment entitlement. It is subject to Order 11 rule 5 and does not govern deemed service under paragraphs (2) or (3).
What must the responsible actor complete?
Questions about this procedure
When must service particulars be endorsed on a Bermuda writ?
Who records the particulars?
The person serving the writ under rule 1(4).
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 10, rule 1(4) - citation itself is correctWhich particulars are required?
Weekday, date, place, person served and any representative capacity.
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 10, rule 1(4) - citation itself is correctWhat is the default judgment consequence?
Without timely endorsement the plaintiff is not entitled to the specified default judgment under this rule.
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 10, rule 1(4) - citation itself is correctDoes attorney acceptance use this three-day branch?
No. Paragraph (4) excludes service under paragraph (2).
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 10, rule 1(4) - citation itself is correctWhat if an unconditional appearance deemed service?
Paragraph (3) supplies that distinct branch, also excluded from paragraph (4).
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 10, rule 1(4) - citation itself is correctAre three days necessarily calendar days?
No. Order 3 rule 2(5) supplies a short-period exclusion which must be applied.
Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 10, rule 1(4) - citation itself is correctOfficial sources and review
Provisions used (7)
| Provision | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Rules of the Supreme Court 1985 (GN 470/1985), Order 10, rule 1(4) - citation itself is correct | 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 |