4/10/2015
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END DATE
4/25/2015
Frederick Matthews (As Receiver for Earlston Wentworth Matthews) v. Amy Trott Daunette Bean Westport Trust Company Limited The Property Law Group Ltd Kieva (Maronie) Durham
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Supreme Court of Bermuda
CIVIL JURISDICTION
Hellman J
Richard Horseman (Wakefield Quin Limited)
Henry Tucker (Appleby Bermuda Limited) Lauren Sadler-Best (Trott & Duncan Limited) Jaymo Durham (Amicus Law Chambers Ltd)
FACTS OF THE CASE:
The case centers on a conveyancing transaction where Earlston Wentworth Matthews conveyed property to defendants for nominal consideration claimed to be disadvantageous. The claim against the Fifth Defendant focused on conflict of interest and failure to advise Mr. Matthews properly.
SUMMARY:
Issues revolve around attorney's duty of care conflict of interest and the advisability of the conveyancing transaction.
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Ruling in favor of Frederick
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Frederick Matthews (As Receiver for Earlston Wentworth Matthews) v. Amy Trott Daunette Bean Westport Trust Company Limited The Property Law Group Ltd Kieva (Maronie) Durham
The case centers on a conveyancing transaction where Earlston Wentworth Matthews conveyed property to defendants for nominal consideration claimed to be disadvantageous. The claim against the Fifth Defendant focused on conflict of interest and failure to advise Mr. Matthews properly.