suing for around $100,000 in lost wages.

British officer Mr. Kevin Hardisty was axed in 1989, a year after life-saving brain surgery which left him partly paralysed on one side.

He protested, saying doctors and senior officers had decided he was fit for work and should be kept on. He said he was a month into a new three-year term when it was decided to drop him.

Now unemployed in Scotland, he is expected to return to Bermuda soon for a Supreme Court case, claiming he is owed three years' wages.

Former Police Commissioner Mr. Frederick Bean, head of the force at the time, could be called to give evidence.

The case would be closely watched by a group of non-Bermudian Policemen who are considering taking legal action over non-renewed contracts. They are among 21 officers who were axed following job cuts. However, it is believed Police are considering settling the case before it comes to court.

Mr. Hardisty served five years on the Island before his dismissal. A tumour in his brain the size of a tennis ball was detected at King Edward Hospital and removed by a surgeon in Britain.

A year later he said he was able to cycle and run daily, despite a slight limp and spastic left arm. He argued he was capable of "backroom'' work and denied he was mentally affected or unable to handle pressure. But he was given four weeks' notice to leave.

On arriving back in Britain he started a computer systems analysis course which he hoped would lead to a degree. He is now only slightly disabled.

It is believed a case would centre on whether Police followed correct procedures in ending Mr. Hardisty's employment.

Solicitor General Mr. Barrie Meade, representing the Police, and Mr. Kieron Unwin, lawyer for Mr. Hardisty, yesterday declined to reveal details of the case.

Mr. Meade said he did not want to defy Bermuda Bar Association president Mr.

John Cooper's instructions to lawyers. "As you know Mr. Cooper has issued a directive to us that we should not pre-empt our cases.''