Case Summaries
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
APPELLATE JURISDICTION
David Saltus v. Michael Wellman

2017
The case revolves around David Saltus' appeal against the refusal by the Magistrates Court to set aside a default judgment entered against him arguing that the delays were genuine and not intended to delay the matter and that there was sufficient evidence for the court's consideration
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) on appeal from Supreme Court of Bermuda
Criminal Law
Kenneth Williams v The Queen

2020
Kenneth Williams was convicted on nine counts involving offences against a young female child. The trial was criticized for its excessive length and fragmented nature leading to an appeal on grounds including the mishandling of the trial by the magistrate and errors in law by the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court
Commercial Law
Phoenix Global Fund Ltd. & Phoenix Capital Reserve Fund Ltd. v. Citigroup Fund Services (Bermuda) Ltd. & The Bank of Bermuda Ltd.

2009
The case involved indemnity costs application following a judgment on a complex commercial dispute related to contractual indemnities and the administration of funds. The court explored contractual agreements the conduct of the litigation and precedents on indemnity costs. Key issues included the honesty of valuations and disclosures made by the plaintiffs as well as the proper conduct of discovery.
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