Case Summaries

McElroy appealed against a decision to vary maintenance payment orders registered from Maryland Court to Bermuda. Nearon sought variation due to changed circumstances. Bermuda court initially varied the order but was challenged for jurisdiction.

Dean Allen Grant apprehended for impaired driving and failing to provide a breath sample challenges the mandatory disqualification period

Patrick Francis convicted of causing grievous bodily harm by driving without due care and attention collision with Kristy Woods

Josef Vlcek a Czech national was arrested for importing and intending to supply diamorphine (heroin) after customs officers found packages containing brown powder in his suitcases upon his arrival in Bermuda from London. Vlcek had been involved in a scheme under the belief he was transporting gold and diamonds following a misleading interaction with individuals in South Africa and London. He claimed to have expected gold and diamonds in the suitcases but they contained heroin instead

The plaintiffs, BNY AIS Nominees Ltd. and various investment funds, challenged a restructuring plan implemented by New Stream Capital Fund Ltd. ("New Stream"). The plaintiffs, as holders of segregated account shares, argued that their investment rights had been unlawfully altered under the plan, which consolidated assets across different investment classes. The plan was approved without the plaintiffs? consent, allegedly violating New Stream?s bye-laws and the Segregated Accounts Companies Act 2000. The plaintiffs sought a declaration that the restructuring was unlawful and requested the appointment of a receiver to manage their interests.

The case started with claims related to constitutional law and human rights. The proceedings culminated in a judgment by the Chief Justice dismissing Kimathi's claim and partially granting Tucker's. The appeals were dismissed due to non-compliance with court orders

Dispute over maintenance for child over 18 in education original order not varied to extend maintenance

Election of Mayor of Hamilton challenged due to alleged irregularities

Legal interpretation of sanctions regime asset freezing

Dispute over refusal of medical service provision application issues with appeal process and disclosure requests

Rebecca Wallington convicted in two cases for possession of cannabis with intent to supply appeals on grounds of bias due to the same magistrate trying both cases

Paternal grandmother sought custody and to prevent child's removal by parents to UK