October 30 2013
START DATE
END DATE
Augu 20 2014
Lanieice Woods v. Christopher Swan (in his capacity as Executor of the estate of John Eustace deceased)
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CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
CIVIL JURISDICTION
Ian R.C. Kawaley CJ
Kai Musson and Samuel Riihiluoma Cox Hallett Wilkinson Limited
Christopher Swan Christopher E. Swan & Co.
FACTS OF THE CASE:
The Plaintiff sought specific performance of a lease for 'Evans View Cottage'. After moving in the Defendant refused to sign the lease leading to a dispute over possession. The Defendant issued a notice to quit claiming the lease was invalid without full execution.
SUMMARY:
Whether the lease was validly executed and the Plaintiff's right to possession under the terms of the lease
OUTCOMES:
The Court dismissed the Plaintiff's application to set aside the possession order validating the Defendant's claim to possession based on lease termination notice and lack of payment.
RULED IN FAVOUR OF:
Defendant
PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT
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Lanieice Woods v. Christopher Swan (in his capacity as Executor of the estate of John Eustace deceased)
The Plaintiff sought specific performance of a lease for 'Evans View Cottage'. After moving in the Defendant refused to sign the lease leading to a dispute over possession. The Defendant issued a notice to quit claiming the lease was invalid without full execution.