11/19/2010
START DATE
END DATE
11/23/2010
Shawn Knight v. Dwight Warren and Wendie Warren
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DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
The Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Civil and Contract Law
Zacca President Evans JA Auld JA
E. Johnston
N. Turner
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Shawn Knight a builder entered into a dispute over a construction contract with Dwight and Wendie Warren after selling them a property and agreeing to complete its construction. Disagreements arose over the contract's terms and completion costs.
SUMMARY:
Contract terms completion obligations and associated costs
OUTCOMES:
The court dismissed the appellant's (Knight's) construction argument awarded $300000 to Knight on his claim while the respondents (Warrens) succeeded in part of their counterclaim amounting to $140066. The judgment for Knight was adjusted after considering interest and the counterclaim resulting in a net award of $159933 in Knight's favor.
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Plaintiff/Claimant
PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT
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