3/13/2023
START DATE
END DATE
3/30/2023
AB v. Mount Saint Agnes Academy
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Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil Jurisdiction
Mussenden J
Victoria Greening
Kyle Masters Emma Duffy
FACTS OF THE CASE:
The Plaintiff a former student claims sexual exploitation by a teacher during 1998-1999. The Defendant sought to strike out the claim as statute-barred under the Limitation Act 1984. The court considered whether the action is time-barred and if discretion to disapply the limitation period should be exercised.
SUMMARY:
Whether the action is time-barred discretion to disapply limitation period
OUTCOMES:
The court refused the Plaintiff's application for specific discovery on the grounds of privilege and relevance to the Strike-Out Application
RULED IN FAVOUR OF:
Defendant
PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT
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AB v. Mount Saint Agnes Academy
The Plaintiff a former student claims sexual exploitation by a teacher during 1998-1999. The Defendant sought to strike out the claim as statute-barred under the Limitation Act 1984. The court considered whether the action is time-barred and if discretion to disapply the limitation period should be exercised.