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Civil Cases

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

Bermuda Bar Council vs. Walkers (Bermuda) Limited

Dispute over whether Walkers (Bermuda) should be granted a Certificate of Recognition based on control and ownership criteria for law firms in Bermuda

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

K. Bulford et al v. Commissioner of Police

Review of decision to refuse permission for Crown & Anchor tables at Cup Match 2015 based on confidential police intelligence not explicitly authorized under the Liquor License Act

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Frederick Matthews (As Receiver for Earlston Wentworth Matthews) v. Amy Trott Daunette Bean Westport Trust Company Limited The Property Law Group Ltd Kieva (Maronie) Durham

The case centers on a conveyancing transaction where Earlston Wentworth Matthews conveyed property to defendants for nominal consideration claimed to be disadvantageous. The claim against the Fifth Defendant focused on conflict of interest and failure to advise Mr. Matthews properly.

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Annuity & Life Re Ltd et al v. Kingboard Copper Foil Holdings Limited et al

Dispute over settlement agreement fulfillment alleged failure to pay further monies transaction in Singapore post-settlement

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Human Rights

Harold Joseph Darrell v. Chief Executive Officers & Board of Directors Bank of Bermuda Limited

Claim of racial discrimination and breach of confidentiality against Bank of Bermuda issue of whether the bank or its individuals were respondents

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Heart & Soul Construction Limited v Veleka Eve

Plaintiff filed a claim for unpaid contractual works on Defendant's property. Defendant failed to comply with court orders leading to judgment by default which was contested.

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Trusts

AB & Another v D & Others

Trustees sought relief for transactions potentially breaching the two-party rule involving sales between trusts with the same trustee covering 145 transactions

2023

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Tensor Endowment Limited & UBS Fund Services (Cayman) Ltd v. New Stream Capital Fund Limited

Tensor claimed payment for redeemable shares in a segregated account known as Class K amounting to $8820838.03 issued a Writ on February 5 2010 following a failed attempt to appoint a receiver under section 19 of the Segregated Accounts Companies Act 2000 in 'Tensor I'. The Defendant admitted owing the sum but contested the payment timeline and interest claims

2010

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Starr Excess Liability Insurance Company Ltd & Starr Excess Liability Insurance International Ltd v. General Reinsurance Corporation

Dispute over arbitration agreement's procedural law Gen Re's attempt to compel arbitration under New York law Starr's Bermuda operations and jurisdiction claim arbitration initiated in Bermuda under 1993 Act Gen Re's unilateral New York court petition against Bermuda's supervisory jurisdiction contention over communication levels with appointed arbitrators identification of responsible Starr company in arbitration

2007

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Trustee N and Others v. The Attorney General and Others

D2's application to vary a confidentiality order to use disclosed material from Beddoe proceedings in other legal actions and investigations related to trusts

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Bermuda Forwarders Ltd v. Winnae Wales

Dispute over loss and compensation for goods shipped to Bermuda contract and liability contested

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

William S. Shanahan and Antares LLC v. Maurice Vallat James Collins-Taylor Louis Bowen ACL Nominees Limited ACL Holdings Limited ACL Asia Limited

Plaintiffs claim fraudulent inducement in investments Defendants compiled financial statements dispute over evidence collection in Bermuda

2007

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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