Civil Cases
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
In the Matter of Julian Ernest Sinclair Phillips Hall
The case revolves around Julian Hall adjudged bankrupt on 26th January 2000 and subsequent court orders for him to comply with the Bankruptcy Act 1989 particularly section 26 by providing information requested by the Official Receiver. Despite delays and partial compliance the court was reluctant to find Hall in contempt opting instead to extend time for compliance indicating a focus on procedural justice and the practical achievement of bankruptcy proceedings' goals.
2008
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Vernon C Trott v. Shereen Ferguson and Jimmy Ferguson
On May 5 2016 a consent judgment was entered in favor of the Respondents against the Appellant for $2500. The Appellant filed a Notice of Appeal late almost five months after the given deadline misidentifying the judgment date.
2017
Supreme Court of Bermuda
International
Ministry of Finance v GER
The case involves the Ministry of Finance's application for orders to disclose documents to GER under the 2005 Act related to information exchange agreements with Germany. The request focuses on whether taxpayers were beneficiaries of trusts based in Bermuda.
2019
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Commercial
Mailboxes Unlimited Ltd v. The Collector of Customs
Mailboxes Unlimited Ltd arranges the delivery to Bermuda of goods purchased by customers and initially delivered to mailboxes in the US. The dispute concerns whether Mailboxes Unlimited Ltd is entitled to business end-use exemption from a 25% import duty
2012
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
AINSLIE DANA STEEDE v. PATRICK BEAN DENNIS VICKERS SPLASH SERVICES LTD
Ainslie Steede hired Patrick Bean and Dennis Vickers (operating under Splash Services Ltd) for a building project at her residence, 21 Cataract Hill, Paget. The Plaintiff claimed that the Defendants breached the building contract by abandoning the site and leaving defective work. She sought damages of $389,047. The Defendants argued that no fixed-price contract existed and that the Plaintiff failed to pay for additional work. The Court determined that a binding contract existed and that the Defendants breached it.
2011
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Barbara Blades Lines et al v PricewaterhouseCoopers et al
Plaintiffs accuse Defendants of breaches of fiduciary duty fraud and negligence leading to lost profits property and emotional distress stemming from the handling of the Barbara Blades Lines GST Non-Exempt Trust and the foreclosure of property known as 'Little Rock'
2021
PROPERTY OFFENCES
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VIOLENT OFFENCES
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Assault (Common Assault, ABH, GBH)
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Wounding
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Robbery
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Kidnapping / Unlawful Confinement
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Manslaughter
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Murder
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Attempted Murder
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Threats to Kill
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Harassment
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Stalking
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Criminal Intimidation
PUBLIC ORDER & ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
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Affray
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Violent Disorder
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Public Nuisance
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Perverting the Course of Justice
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Perjury
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Escape from Lawful Custody
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Misconduct in Public Office
PROPERTY OFFENCES
SEXUAL OFFENCES
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Rape
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Sexual Assault
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Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
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Incest
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Indecent Assault
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Possession of Indecent Images of Children
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Grooming
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Voyeurism
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Sexual Exploitation of a Child
PROPERTY OFFENCES
DRUG OFFENCES
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Possession of Controlled Drugs
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Possession with Intent to Supply
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Trafficking in Controlled Drugs
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Importation of Controlled Drugs
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Cultivation of Cannabis
PROPERTY OFFENCES
VEHICLE & TRAFFIC OFFENCES
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Dangerous Driving
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Careless Driving
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Driving Whilst Impaired (DUI / Alcohol or Drugs)
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Failing to Stop or Report an Accident
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Driving Whilst Disqualified
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Driving Without Insurance
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Speeding
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Vehicle Violations (General - lights, tyres, etc.)
PROPERTY OFFENCES
MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES
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Trespassing
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Carrying an Offensive Weapon
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Possession of Bladed/Pointed Article
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Domestic Violence
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Breach of Protection Order
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COVID Regulation Breach (during the Emergency Powers period)
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Money Laundering
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Child Abuse
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Animal Cruelty
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