Chamber Hearing – 30th July 2024

EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT COURT OF APPEAL CHAMBER HEARING 30th July 2024 MATTTERS DEALT WITH ON PAPER Before: The Hon. Mr. Trevor M. Ward, Justice of Appeal Case Name:

[1]Digital Security Services Limited

[2]Michael Peets v Nevis International Bank and Trust Limited (formerly Hamilton Reserve Bank Limited) [NEVHCVAP2024/0009] Saint Christopher and Nevis Date: Tuesday, 30th July 2024 On paper: Applicants: Ms. Maria Angela Cozier Respondent: Self Represented Issues: Application for leave to appeal Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The application for leave to appeal the Order of Thompson J dated 9th May 2024 is granted. 2. The applicant shall file and serve a notice of appeal within 21 days of this Order. 3. The matter shall thereafter proceed in accordance with CPR 2023. 4. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the applicant and provide proof of service within 7 days of the date of this order. Reason: The Court considered rule 62.2(8) of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Civil Procedure Rules (Revised Edition) 2023 and was of the view that the applicant had met the threshold for the grant of leave to appeal. Before: The Hon. Mr. Trevor M. Ward, Justice of Appeal Case Name: [1] Elvin Hodge [2] Ethelyne Hodge King v The Registrar of the High Court [BVIHCVAP2024/0002] Territory of The Virgin Islands Date: Tuesday, 30th July 2024 On paper: Applicants: Ms. Marie-Lou Creque Respondent: Ms. Shonice Warner Issues: Application for order to direct Registrar to state a case Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The application is to be listed for hearing before the Full Court on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. Reason: The Court was cognizant of rule 61 and 61.2(1) and (2) (b) of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Civil Procedure Rules (Revised Edition) 2023 as well as rule 62.19 which sets out the powers of a single judge. The Court was of the view that the application, including the question of jurisdiction, should properly be considered by the Full Court.

EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT COURT OF APPEAL CHAMBER HEARING th July 2024 MATTTERS DEALT WITH ON PAPER Before: The Hon. Mr. Trevor M. Ward, Justice of Appeal Case Name:

[1]Digital Security Services Limited

[2]Michael Peets v Nevis International Bank and Trust Limited (formerly Hamilton Reserve Bank Limited) [NEVHCVAP2024/0009] Saint Christopher and Nevis Date: Tuesday, 30 th July 2024 On paper: Applicants: Ms. Maria Angela Cozier Respondent: Self Represented Issues: Application for leave to appeal Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The application for leave to appeal the Order of Thompson J dated 9 th May 2024 is granted.

2.The applicant shall file and serve a notice of appeal within 21 days of this Order.

3.The matter shall thereafter proceed in accordance with CPR 2023.

4.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the applicant and provide proof of service within 7 days of the date of this order. Reason: The Court considered rule 62.2(8) of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Civil Procedure Rules (Revised Edition) 2023 and was of the view that the applicant had met the threshold for the grant of leave to appeal. Before: The Hon. Mr. Trevor M. Ward, Justice of Appeal Case Name:

[1]Elvin Hodge

[2]Ethelyne Hodge King v The Registrar of the High Court [ BVIHCVAP2024/0002 ] Territory of The Virgin Islands Date: Tuesday, 30 th July 2024 On paper: Applicants: Ms. Marie-Lou Creque Respondent: Ms. Shonice Warner Issues: Application for order to direct Registrar to state a case Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The application is to be listed for hearing before the Full Court on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. Reason: The Court was cognizant of rule 61 and 61.2(1) and (2) (b) of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Civil Procedure Rules (Revised Edition) 2023 as well as rule 62.19 which sets out the powers of a single judge. The Court was of the view that the application, including the question of jurisdiction, should properly be considered by the Full Court.