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Civil Cases

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Eustace Floyd Forth v. Wayne Furbert

Dispute over unpaid construction work and a loan for a property in Hamilton Parish. Adjustments in claims discovery issues adjustments to the construction debt and duplication in charges led to reduced claims. The plaintiff acknowledged receiving payments that further reduced the claim amount. Disputes over specific charges and payments made directly by the defendant

2007

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

APEX FUND SERVICES LTD & MR. PETER HUGHES vs MR. MATTHEW CLINGERMAN & SILK ROAD FUNDS LIMITED

APEX provided administration services for the Company under an Administration Agreement since 1 November 2011. The case involves claims of mismanagement and misappropriation of $10000000.00 invested in the M3 Fund by Goodwill allegedly directed by Mr. Ali with unauthorized payments to various entities leading to legal actions in both New York and Bermuda

2019

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Mexico Infrastructure Finance LLC v The Corporation of Hamilton

Loan agreement for hotel development COH's capacity to guarantee and mortgage professional opinions COH's statutory powers

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

IN THE MATTER OF ISLAND OPHTHALMOLOGY LTD AND IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1981

Titan Petrochemicals Group Limited (Costs) [2021]

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

R. Correia v F. Miller

Riley Correia appealed his conviction from the Magistrates Court for possessing drugs with intent to supply arguing for personal use

2019

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Peter Frederick Bromby and John Mark Bromby -and- Henry A. Talbot

Plaintiffs were neighbors of the defendant objected to defendant's beach work leading to altercation and criminal charges against plaintiffs which were initially upheld but later quashed due to procedural errors. Plaintiffs sued for malicious prosecution alleging defendant's false complaint led to their wrongful conviction

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Family

Keren Lomas v Leo Trott

Divorce maintenance payments misused by attorney for legal fees instead of child support

2009

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

Civil

Gayle Ventures v Clarien Bank Ltd.

Gayle Ventures took a loan from First Bermuda Group Limited secured by a mortgage which was later assigned to Clarien Bank. Ventures ceased payments leading to legal action by Clarien to enforce the loan and mortgage. Ventures appealed against the enforcement but failed to comply with procedural requirements leading to the dismissal of the appeal.

2021

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

THE BERMUDA ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY TASKFORCE vs THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS

BEST appealed against the decision dismissing its appeal against Development Applications Board decisions; Minister conceded decision flawed; dispute on EIA requirement and validity of the SDO

2014

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Mahesh Sannapareddy et al. v. The Commissioner of Bermuda Police Service et al.

The Intervener claims the Bermuda Police Service breached a court order by allegedly reviewing seized materials related to a criminal investigation. The court reviewed affidavits and found no direct or indirect evidence of breach.

2019

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

BRIAN ALKON -v- WENDELL POND (doing business as Global Realty)

The claim revolves around a $27000 commission from the sale of a property named 'Purple Cow'. The plaintiff Alkon claims entitlement under a Salesman Agreement which the defendant Pond disputes citing a Termination Agreement. The property was sold to a trust beneficiary with Alkon arguing his introduction led to the sale while Pond asserts the sale post-termination nullifies Alkon's claim.

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Corporation of Hamilton v. The Minister of Home Affairs

The Corporation sought judicial review against the Minister's decision to assume stewardship of its finances citing the Municipalities Act 1923. The Court dismissed the case as moot following the Minister's revocation of the stewardship decision

2014

PROPERTY OFFENCES

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PROPERTY OFFENCES

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VIOLENT OFFENCES

  • Assault (Common Assault, ABH, GBH)

  • Wounding

  • Robbery

  • Kidnapping / Unlawful Confinement

  • Manslaughter

  • Murder

  • Attempted Murder

  • Threats to Kill

  • Harassment

  • Stalking

  • Criminal Intimidation

PUBLIC ORDER & ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

  • Affray

  • Violent Disorder

  • Public Nuisance

  • Perverting the Course of Justice

  • Perjury

  • Escape from Lawful Custody

  • Misconduct in Public Office

PROPERTY OFFENCES

SEXUAL OFFENCES

  • Rape

  • Sexual Assault

  • Unlawful Carnal Knowledge

  • Incest

  • Indecent Assault

  • Possession of Indecent Images of Children

  • Grooming

  • Voyeurism

  • Sexual Exploitation of a Child

PROPERTY OFFENCES

DRUG OFFENCES

  • Possession of Controlled Drugs

  • Possession with Intent to Supply

  • Trafficking in Controlled Drugs

  • Importation of Controlled Drugs

  • Cultivation of Cannabis

PROPERTY OFFENCES

VEHICLE & TRAFFIC OFFENCES

  • Dangerous Driving

  • Careless Driving

  • Driving Whilst Impaired (DUI / Alcohol or Drugs)

  • Failing to Stop or Report an Accident

  • Driving Whilst Disqualified

  • Driving Without Insurance

  • Speeding

  • Vehicle Violations (General - lights, tyres, etc.)

PROPERTY OFFENCES

MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES

  • Trespassing

  • Carrying an Offensive Weapon

  • Possession of Bladed/Pointed Article

  • Domestic Violence

  • Breach of Protection Order

  • COVID Regulation Breach (during the Emergency Powers period)

  • Money Laundering

  • Child Abuse

  • Animal Cruelty

PROPERTY OFFENCES

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EPHESIANS 6:16

Hindsight law can make mistakes. Consider checking original case studies

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