May 6 2015
START DATE
END DATE
March 4 2016
Patricia Rose Ann Hill v. Sharell Eyvette Philips Anwar Charles Edward Darrell and Damon Alexander Christopher Darrell
COURT:
LAW:
JUDGE(S):
CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
CIVIL JURISDICTION
IAN RC KAWALEY CJ
Richard Horseman (Wakefield Quin Limited)
Arisha Flood (AAF & Associates) Taaj Jamal (Cox Hallett Wilkinson Ltd)
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Patricia Hill sought to be declared Earl Robinson Darrell's child to become a beneficiary of his estate opposed by Sharell Philips who also claimed paternity in a previous case court found it had no jurisdiction under Children Act but could declare paternity under its inherent jurisdiction DNA evidence supported Patricia's claim
SUMMARY:
Jurisdiction under Children Act paternity for inheritance
OUTCOMES:
Patricia is declared Earl Robinson Darrell's daughter Sharell Philips to pay Patricia's costs
RULED IN FAVOUR OF:
Patricia Rose Ann Hill
PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT
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Patricia Rose Ann Hill v. Sharell Eyvette Philips Anwar Charles Edward Darrell and Damon Alexander Christopher Darrell
Patricia Hill sought to be declared Earl Robinson Darrell's child to become a beneficiary of his estate opposed by Sharell Philips who also claimed paternity in a previous case court found it had no jurisdiction under Children Act but could declare paternity under its inherent jurisdiction DNA evidence supported Patricia's claim