6/30/2021
START DATE
END DATE
6-Aug-21
St John's Trust Company PVT Limited v James Watlington et al
COURT:
LAW:
JUDGE(S):
CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
CIVIL JURISDICTION
Hon. Chief Justice Narinder Hargun
Paul Harshaw (Canterbury Law Limited) for Cabarita, Kevin Taylor (Walkers Bermuda Limited) for James Gilbert, Matthew Mason (Wakefield Quin Limited) for Medlands, John Wasty (Appleby) for Conyers Dill & Pearman Limited
Mark Diel (Marshall Diel & Myers Limited)
FACTS OF THE CASE:
St John's Trust Company (PVT) Limited (SJTC) sought costs orders against multiple defendants after a previous ruling in December 2020. The case involved the financial obligations of defendants regarding indemnities, disclosure of documents, and issues related to trust and corporate fiduciary responsibilities. The court ruled on whether costs should be apportioned among the parties or assigned jointly and severally.
SUMMARY:
Defendants
OUTCOMES:
Apportionment of costs: 40% to Gilbert, 40% to Conyers, 20% to Medlands
RULED IN FAVOUR OF:
St John's Trust Company PVT Limited
PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT
DEFENDANT:
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St John's Trust Company PVT Limited v James Watlington et al
St John's Trust Company (PVT) Limited (SJTC) sought costs orders against multiple defendants after a previous ruling in December 2020. The case involved the financial obligations of defendants regarding indemnities, disclosure of documents, and issues related to trust and corporate fiduciary responsibilities. The court ruled on whether costs should be apportioned among the parties or assigned jointly and severally.