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Case Summaries

The Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Commercial

IN THE MATTER OF CONTEL CORPORATION LIMITED

Contel Corporation Limited applies for recognition of a scheme of arrangement with its creditors in Singapore. Shares listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange business mainly in China. Scheme approved by over 88% of voting creditors. Issues around notice and appropriate steps for future schemes noted.

2011

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Trusts

Amanda Hamza v. Dr. Henry Subair & Dr. Clarence James and Alia Hamza

Dispute over whether a widow could require trustees to purchase a house outside Bermuda as per her deceased husband's will

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

In the Matter of the Elcome Trust and In the Matter of a Declaration of Trust by David George Goodwin and Susan Dianne Eadie

Review of taxation of costs in context of Ms. Goodwin's application for disclosure from trust

2010

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Traffic

Duane Dennis v. Angela Cox (Police Constable)

Duane Dennis convicted for dangerous driving fined and disqualified from driving all vehicles appealed against the scope of disqualification

2007

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

S. P. vs. A. W.

Marriage dissolution child custody and maintenance Respondent s financial struggles Petitioner s higher income

2019

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Ulama Finn-Hendrickson v The Minister for Education

Ulama Finn-Hendrickson a teacher alleges wrongful employment termination and health concerns due to mold at Cedarbridge Academy. The school's closure and her absence from work without receiving assurance of safety

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Family

A v B

Applicant A seeks periodical payments from Respondent B for their child C's university expenses

2012

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Okeisha Clarke v Minister of Legal Affairs

summary of The Applicant facing serious robbery charges applied for legal aid but was initially deemed ineligible due to her household income exceeding the threshold. She is an unemployed student and single mother of three dependent on Financial Assistance.

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Bruce Simons and Margo Simons v. Magnolia Properties Limited

Plaintiffs alleged misrepresentation by Defendant regarding property's suitability for restaurant use specifically regarding gas cylinder storage and compliance with Building Code

2007

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Graham Jack & Susan Armstrong v. The Minister of Public Works

Plaintiffs challenge planning permission granted to Defendant for development near their property alleging nuisance and unlawful activities seeking injunctions and declarations

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

ARTHUR HODGSON vs. KIMALENE INGHAM

Ingham rented a room from Hodgson's sister Hodgson evicted her and damaged her property

2022

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

Jennifer Lindsey Calko v. Bill Calko

The case involves ancillary relief and civil proceedings related to a business operated by the Husband heard together; a dispute on cost apportionment for trial and preparation arose

2015

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EPHESIANS 6:16

Hindsight law can make mistakes. Consider checking original case studies

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