14-Nov-23
START DATE
END DATE
29-Nov-23
Jennifer Gail Wade vs. Tanika Alicia Williams
COURT:
LAW:
JUDGE(S):
CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil Law
Hon. Mr. Justice Larry Mussenden
Craig Rothwell (Cox Hallett Wilkinson)
Defendant in Person
FACTS OF THE CASE:
The Plaintiff, Jennifer Wade, filed a claim against her former daughter-in-law, Tanika Williams, for repayment of a $50,000 loan provided to her and her ex-husband, Da-Von Wade, during their marriage. The Defendant failed to file a defense and a Default Judgment was entered. The Defendant later sought to set aside the Default Judgment, arguing lack of notice and a claim that her ex-husband was equally responsible for the loan. She then filed a Third Party claim against him seeking contribution.
SUMMARY:
Adam Gibbons v DeSilva [2020] SC (Bda) 43 Civ, ED&F Man Liquid Products Ltd v Patel [2003] EWCA Civ 472, Andrew Mitchell MP v News Group Newspapers Ltd [2013] EWCA Civ 1537, A et al v Cumberbatch [2020] SC (Bda) 50 Civ
OUTCOMES:
Default Judgment against Tanika Williams upheld; Default Judgment against Da-Von Wade set aside.
RULED IN FAVOUR OF:
Partial victory for Da-Von Wade; Jennifer Wade still entitled to judgment against Tanika Williams.
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Jennifer Gail Wade vs. Tanika Alicia Williams
The Plaintiff, Jennifer Wade, filed a claim against her former daughter-in-law, Tanika Williams, for repayment of a $50,000 loan provided to her and her ex-husband, Da-Von Wade, during their marriage. The Defendant failed to file a defense and a Default Judgment was entered. The Defendant later sought to set aside the Default Judgment, arguing lack of notice and a claim that her ex-husband was equally responsible for the loan. She then filed a Third Party claim against him seeking contribution.