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2d 829, 831 (1999). Once these distinctions have been made, the trial judge has broad equitable powers in disposing of marital property. Fuentes, 38 V.I. at 35, 1997 WL 889532, at *5. [5] [HN4]Although not specifically defined, marital property ['23] has been construed to encompass any property whic

rearguing matters already addressed by the court, or for raising arguments that could have been raised before but were not." Bostic v. AT&T of the V.I., 312 F.Supp. 2d 731, 733, 45 V.I. 553 (D.V.I. 2004). In its motion for reconsideration, North Shore made two arguments. First, it argued that the

marital homestead" is any homestead in which a husband and wife both reside during the marriage and that is owned by one or both of the spouses. 33 V.I.C. § 2305(a), (c). 3. Property § 15.30--Homestead--Divorce When the divorcing parties had lived in the marital homestead for 7 years of their 21-year

2d 829, 831 (1999). Once these distinctions have been made, the trial judge has broad equitable powers in disposing of marital property. Fuentes, 38 V.I. at 35, 1997 WL 889532, at '5. [5] IHN41Although not specifically defined, marital property [e23] has been construed to encompass any property whic

June 6, 2012, Decided June 6, 2012, Filed SUBSEQUENT HISTORY: Affirmed by Prosser v. Carroll (In re Prosser), 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 15853 (3d Cir. V.I., Aug. 1, 2013) For internal use only SDNY_GM_00059974 CONFIDENTIAL - PURSUANT TO FED. R.CON(F IDENTIAL DB-SONY-0022798 EFTA_00I705 IS EFTA01297

st division of the property between the parties. As its name suggests, eqiaole distribution does not necessarily mean "equal," only "equitable." 33 V.I.C. § (d). 2. Property § 15.05--Homestead--Generally A homestead is defined as the abode including land and buildings, owned by, and actually occupied

income tax purposes. EFTA00301300 30-Day Travel Exception to Physical Presence Test for Bona Fide V.I. Residency The current test for bona fide V.I. residency was established as part of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 ("Jobs Act"). The statute provides a three-part test for residency: the

lands is authorized to reduce the otherwise applicable tax on "V.I. source income" and "income which is effectively connected with the conduct of a V.I. trade or business," regardless of source ("V.I. ECI"). This provision is a potentially powerful incentive for attracting investment to the Virgin Is

ne of the five (5) disjunctive elements of the physical presence test. 42 See KR. REP. NO. 108-755, at 1830. T.D. 9297, 2006-2 C.B. 1089. 44 29 V.I.C. § 703(g). T. D. 9297, 2006.2 C.B. 1089 (describing commenter's request for a 30-day allowance for business travel). 46 Id; see also T.D.. 9248, 200

)(1). Defendant's conduct rose to the level of doing business and was more than a consequential act. Bertrand v. Cordiner at *17 citing Manbodh, 47 V.I. at 283 and Hendrickson v. Reg 0 Co., 17 V.I. 457, 462 (D.V.I. 1980). Even a single act amounting to "transaction of business" in the Territory may

m contacts with the forum that "the maintenance of the suit does not offend 'traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.'" Godfrey, 18 V.I. at 68-69 (quoting International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310, 316 (1945). In evaluating whether the exercise of jurisdiction is fair and re

rned to the Territory on multiple occasions from May 2009 to March 2010 to resume the installation. FAC ¶9 and P1. Ex. 8 Affidavit of Gary Kerney. 5 V.I.C. § 4903(a)(1). Defendant's conduct rose to the level of doing business and was more than a consequential act. Bertrand v. Cordiner at *17 citing Man

he party asserting personal jurisdiction, has the burden of establishing it." Evans v. General Gases of Y.I., Inc.. 1998 WL 912544 *1, *2 (Terr. Ct. V.I. Nov. 30, 1998). A. LONG-ARM JURISDICTION It must be conceded at the outset that Plaintiffs' failed to reference the V.I. long-arm EFTA00310009 DE

and Defendant can thereafter admit, or deny the specifics of same. Personal jurisdiction alleged through some subsection of the long-arm statute, 5 V.I.C. § 4903, over this non-resident Defendant was not affirmatively plead in the First Amended Complaint-it is argued in opposition to the Motion to Dism

V.I.C. § 4903(a)(1). Berrran4 2010 WI, 2507305, at '9 (citing Metcalfe v. Renaissance Marine, Inc., 566 F.3d 324, 332 (3d Cir. 009)). Aftrnbook 47 V.I. at 283; see also Ifendrickson v. Reg 0 Co., 17 V.L 457, 462 (D.V.I. 1980). Afruccife, 566 F.3d at 332 ("Mhe Metcalfe: assert that Renaissance exchan

Id Id In re Kevin Manloodh, 47 V.1.267, 277 (Super. Ct 2005); see also Godfrey v. Intl Moving Consultants, Inc., t I .1. 60, 66 (D.V.1. 1980). 5 V.I.C. § 4903(a)(1). Berrran4 2010 WI, 2507305, at '9 (citing Metcalfe v. Renaissance Marine, Inc., 566 F.3d 324, 332 (3d Cir. 009)). Aftrnbook 47 V.I. a

wner or owners of any lot or lots compromising premises known as Tracts Nos. I and 2, Estate Nazareth (Benners1 No. 1 Red Hook Quarter, St. Thomas, V.I., as delineated on P.W.D. File No. F9-372-T59 viz: Map P.W.D. File No. F9-372-159 shows that Tracts Nos. I and 2 are in Estate Nazareth, Red Hook,

mplaint Page 9 "[I]n analyzing an express easement courts are required to determine if the easement satisfies the Statute of Frauds pursuant to 28 V.I.C. 241, which requires a deed of conveyance or other instrument to be in writing." SBRMCOA, LLC v. Morehouse Real Estate Investments, LLC, No. ST-14-

s given to the Department of Planning & natural Resources — library Revolving Fund. Charitable organizations such as Lutheran Social Services of the V.I., St. Thomas Rescue, Inc., Community Foundation and Wesley Methodist Church were given a total of $26,200. The Beneficiary also made a contribution

1, 2017 Additionally, the Beneficiary will donate 50% of its annual charitable contribution to public school program and initiatives pursuant to 29 V.I.C. § 708(m). REQUIRED BY TAX INCENTIVE CERTIFICATE 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES 525,000 S 56.000 S 55,696

2d 829, 831 (1999). Once these distinctions have been made, the trial judge has broad equitable powers in disposing of marital property. Fuentes, 38 V.I. at 35, 1997 WL 889532, at *5. [5] [HN4] Although not specifically defined, marital property [1.23] has been construed to encompass any property wh

nd, Six Hundred Fifty Dollars ($106,650.00). 0. Pornonat Property [4] [HN3] The Court may distribute personal property in accordance with Title 16 V.I.C. § 109 (4). However, the statute does not define marital property. "Whether an asset is marital property or separate property for purposes of distri

te' then '[1]ittle doubt remains that such an intangible interest is property protected by the Fourteenth Amendment.— In re the Estate of Small, 57 V.I. at 423 (quoting Tulsa Profl Collection Serv.. Inc•. v. Pope, 485 U.S. 478, 485, 108 S. Ct. 1340, 1345 (1988)). III. ANALYSIS Pursuant to Rule 24

Trust, and numerous Epstein business affiliates and associates for violation of the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act ("CICO"). 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq., and civil conspiracy, seeking forfeiture and divestment of assets in favor of the Government, civil penalties, damages, and other re