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The Supreme Court of Bermuda

APPELLATE JURISDICTION

David Saltus v. Michael Wellman

2017

The case revolves around David Saltus' appeal against the refusal by the Magistrates Court to set aside a default judgment entered against him arguing that the delays were genuine and not intended to delay the matter and that there was sufficient evidence for the court's consideration

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal Law

Natasha York v. Fiona Miller

2020

Appellant imported 1430.7 grams of Cannabis for medical reasons struggling with seizures first-time offender pleaded guilty 12 months imprisonment with 9 suspended

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) on appeal from Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal Law

Kenneth Williams v The Queen

2020

Kenneth Williams was convicted on nine counts involving offences against a young female child. The trial was criticized for its excessive length and fragmented nature leading to an appeal on grounds including the mishandling of the trial by the magistrate and errors in law by the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

COMMERCIAL COURT

Bidzina Ivanishvili et al v. Credit Suisse Life (Bermuda) Limited

2018

Mismanagement and fraudulent activities by the Bank leading to significant financial losses for the plaintiffs

Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Commercial Law

Phoenix Global Fund Ltd. & Phoenix Capital Reserve Fund Ltd. v. Citigroup Fund Services (Bermuda) Ltd. & The Bank of Bermuda Ltd.

2009

The case involved indemnity costs application following a judgment on a complex commercial dispute related to contractual indemnities and the administration of funds. The court explored contractual agreements the conduct of the litigation and precedents on indemnity costs. Key issues included the honesty of valuations and disclosures made by the plaintiffs as well as the proper conduct of discovery.

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal Law

George Darrin Virgil v The Queen

2016

Virgil convicted for conspiring to import and supply cannabis using iron plates shipment for concealment arrested with co-defendants sentenced to 10 years imprisonment

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