Family Cases
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) on appeal from Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Sean DeSilva v (1) Adam Gibbons and (2) Ryan Heyrana
DeSilva sued Gibbons and Heyrana for breach of contract related to the purchase importation and refurbishment of a motor vessel. Defendants failed to file a defense leading to a default judgment against them. DeSilva appealed the refusal to set aside this judgment.
2021
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
HAROLD JOSEPH DARRELL v. A BOARD OF INQUIRY APPOINTED UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1981 THE MINISTER OF CULTURE AND SOCIAL REHABILITATION HSBC BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED and the Directors of the Bank of Bermuda Limited
Harold Joseph Darrell alleged racial discrimination by HSBC Bank of Bermuda stemming from a breach of confidentiality and failure to properly address his complaints believed to be due to his race. The matter involved the Board of Inquiry?s decision claims of bias against the Chairman and the nature of the Chairman's relationship with the Bank
2012
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) on appeal from Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Dr Gina Tucker v The Public Service Commission and The Board of Education
Dr Tucker challenged the appointment of Mrs Kalmar Richards as Commissioner of Education claiming the process was void due to illegality seeking a re-run of the recruitment process fairly in accordance with relevant laws
2021
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
MEDLANDS (PTC) LIMITED SPANISH STEPS HOLDINGS LIMITED POINT INVESTMENTS LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF THE BERMUDA POLICE SERVICE
The case involves a dispute over a protocol for handling privileged material seized following a US DOJ request. The applicants challenged the lawfulness of the protocol proposed by the Bermuda Police Service for reviewing seized material for privilege. The case focuses on the scope of legal professional privilege the right to a copy of seized material and the appropriateness of the review protocol.
2020
SUPREME COURT OF BERMUDA (COMMERCIAL COURT)
Civil
IN THE MATTER OF UP ENERGY DEVELOPMENT GROUP LIMITED-IN PROVISIONAL LIQUIDATION (FOR RESTRUCTURING PURPOSES)
Dispute over the appointment of JPLs to oversee restructuring of insolvent company divisions among creditors regarding trust in company management and proposed JPLs appointment of one nominee from petitioner and two from company to ensure impartial oversight of restructuring
2016
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