The Queen v Christie et Al

• Jurisdiction: Bahamas
• Court: Supreme Court (Bahamas)
• Judge: Bain, J.
• Judgment Date: 19 September 2016
• Docket Number: PUB/JRV/12 of 2013
• Date: 19 September 2016

Supreme Court

Bain, J.

PUB/JRV/12 of 2013

The Queen

and

Christie et al

Appearances:

Mr. Frederick Smith Q.C, Mr. Romauld Ferriera, Mr. Dawson Malone, Mr. Adrian Gibson and Mr. Crispin Hall for the applicant;

Mrs. Darcel Smith Williamson and Ms. Hycinth Smith for the first through fourth respondents;

Mr. Elliott Lockhart Q.C. and Ms. Gia Moxey for the fifth respondent;

Civil procedure - Contempt of court — Failure of the bailiff to effect service — Mr. Ryan's failure to attend hearing due to mental illness — Doctor's letter specifying illness and inability to travel — Matter adjourned.

Bain, J.

1 (1) Notices to Show Cause were issued by the Supreme Court on 18 August 2016 addressed to Keod Smith, the sixth respondent and Derek Ryan.

2 (2) Despite numerous attempts by the Bailiff the Court was unable to effect service on Keod Smith or Derek Ryan. See Affidavit of Attempted Service by Jack Davis, Bailiff filed on 14 September 2016.

3 (3) The court was able to effect service on Lockhart & Co. attorney for Keod Smith and Derek Ryan on 26 August 2016.

4 (4) Neither Keod Smith or Derek Ryan were present in court at the hearing set for this morning.

5 (5) Mr. Lockhart advised the court that he received this morning a letter from Jean-Marie G. Eugene M.D of Grema Medical Services LLC with respect to Derek Ryan. This letter stated that Derek Ryan is being...