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Civil Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

In the Matter of the A Trusts

Trustees' decision to complete a substantial share purchase transaction opposed by some beneficiaries

2018

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

M&M Construction Ltd. v Claudio Vigilante

Claim for liquidated damages for renovation work at Port Royal Golf Course defendant sought to set aside default judgment alleging debt was owed by his former employer not personally

2012

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

JOESHUN RUSSELL v THE QUEEN

Appellant committed numerous offences to fund drug addiction sentenced to 8 years reduced to 6 on appeal

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Capital G Bank v. Wendell Tyrone Eve and Carlisle L. A. Simmons

Dispute over net proceeds from foreclosed property sale claims of fraud and forgery stay of civil proceedings due to pending criminal investigation

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. Jahmico Trott

Bail application due to trial delay COVID-19 risks and new evidence including alibi and absence of key witness PC Hart's testimony

2020

The Supreme Court of Bermuda (Commercial Court)

Commercial

Joseph E. Lenihan v LSF Consolidated Golf Holdings Ltd.

Joseph E. Lenihan, a limited partner in LSF Pacific Golf Holdings LP, applied for the interim appointment of receivers over the assets of the limited partnership, arguing that it was not properly formed under Bermuda law. He sought the dissolution and winding-up of the partnership, contending that the general partner, LSF Consolidated Golf Holdings Ltd., could not be trusted to manage assets fairly. The general partner sought a stay of proceedings, invoking an arbitration clause that required disputes to be resolved in Japan under ICC rules.

2007

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Clarien Bank Limited v Gayle Ann Ventures

Loan default mortgage enforcement financial disputes

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Lyndon Raynor (Police Constable) v. Kyril Marshan Burrows

The case was an appeal against an acquittal on charges including using a forged instrument and obtaining by deception. The appeal focused on alleged bias by the acting magistrate who had prior professional involvement with a prosecution witness.

2011

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Family

Harold Michael Terceira et al v. Ronald Frederick Terceira

Dispute over commercial building promised by deceased father to son Ronnie against siblings' claims

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

ST JOHN?S TRUST COMPANY (PVT) LIMITED vs. MEDLANDS (PTC) LIMITED and others

Appropriateness of indemnities and asset retention by outgoing trustee representation of human beneficiaries appointment of new trustee BCT Limited rights and liabilities concerning trust administration and litigation

2021

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Leon Burchall v. Fiona Miller

Charged with impaired driving failing to supply breath sample assaulting an officer. Alleged police failure to disclose video evidence

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Michael Edward Smith v. Ron Pharoah Siddhartha Melchizedek Magnum

The court initially granted a strike-out application against the defendant then reconsidered upon the defendant's request due to absence of defendant's counsel at the original hearing

2016

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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