October 6 2009
START DATE
END DATE
July 22 2011
John Warwick v. Michael Lightbourne
COURT:
LAW:
JUDGE(S):
CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
CIVIL JURISDICTION
Kawaley J
Craig Rothwell Cox Hallett Wilkinson
Eugene Johnston J2 Chambers
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Plaintiff issued a writ for $60000 claiming breach of contract for a boat sold to the defendant. The defendant's failure to enter appearance led to a default judgment later adjusted to $24000 based on defendant's admissions. The trial contested the terms and value of accommodation provided in lieu of cash payment.
SUMMARY:
Whether the plaintiff is entitled to more than $24000 based on the accommodation provided by the defendant.
OUTCOMES:
Plaintiff is entitled to an additional $12000 making a total of $36000.
RULED IN FAVOUR OF:
Plaintiff
PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT
DEFENDANT:
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John Warwick v. Michael Lightbourne
Plaintiff issued a writ for $60000 claiming breach of contract for a boat sold to the defendant. The defendant's failure to enter appearance led to a default judgment later adjusted to $24000 based on defendant's admissions. The trial contested the terms and value of accommodation provided in lieu of cash payment.