Civil Cases
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) on appeal from Supreme Court of Bermuda
Commercial
In the Matter of Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited
Concerns rights of shareholders in amalgamations under the Companies Act 1981 focusing on the fair valuation of shares for dissenting shareholders post-announcement of an amalgamation. The case addresses whether shareholders who acquire shares after an amalgamation announcement are entitled to statutory appraisal rights. The court ruled against the company's attempt to limit these rights to pre-announcement shareholders affirming the broad applicability of appraisal rights.
2023
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
MICHAEL CROW v. CALON HOLLIS
Dispute over property renovations maintenance and return of deposit between tenant Michael Crow and landlord Calon Hollis. Crow leased a property from Hollis with an agreement for renovations and a pool by specified dates which were not met. Crow vacated the property later than agreed leading to a dispute over rent for October 2007 and the condition of the property upon departure.
2016
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
IN THE MATTER OF THE P TRUSTS
Trustees seek court approval for settlement agreement redistribution among principal beneficiaries of three Settlements established by PRP. Dispute arises over legality and implementation of Settlement Agreement claims of misrepresentation and invalidity by defendants.
2022
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) on appeal from Supreme Court of Bermuda
Family
Wanda A. Pedro v The Attorney-General & Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform
Ms. Pedro challenges custody and care decisions regarding her son alleging misfeasance in public office by magistrates and psychological trauma resulting from loss of custody
2023
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Commercial
Athene Holding Ltd v Imran Siddiqui Stephen Cernich Caldera Holdings Ltd
Imran Siddiqui a former Apollo-nominated director of Athene and co-founder of Caldera Holdings sought indemnification for legal expenses under Athene's bye-laws related to allegations of wrongful use and benefit from Athene's confidential information for Caldera's gain background includes business disputes involving Apollo and Caldera's pursuit of another company legal battles over jurisdiction and attempt to strike-out Writ
2021
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
LECOLIA CAINES (Trading as ?MJP Construction?) vs. SHANNON CAINES
The case involves a claim for a liquidated sum of $20010.00 plus interest from an unpaid loan. The defendant partially admitted the claim agreeing to judgment on part of the claim being $10005.00 but disputed the rest. The plaintiff attempted to strike out the defense and sought summary judgment
2017
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Thomas Hofer (by his next friend Anna Hofer) v. The Bermuda Hospitals Board
The plaintiff Thomas Hofer suffered a quadriplegic injury following an accident while a patient at St. Brendan's Hospital operated by the defendant. Proceedings were issued over three years after the incident
2008
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
MY PHARMACY LLC vs. THE MINISTER OF HEALTH THE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER THE PHARMACY INSPECTOR
The case involved MY PHARMACY LLC's challenge against the Chief Medical Officer? Decision to publish a Register of Pharmacies indicating whether each had a valid annual Certificate of Inspection which MY PHARMACY LLC did not have claiming it lacked legal basis and was damaging to their business.
2023
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