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Civil Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Douglas Kelley (In his capacity as the Trustee of the PCI Liquidating Trust) v. Steven G. Stevanovich et al.

The case revolves around the Defendant's application to set aside or vary an ex parte order related to a request from the US Bankruptcy Court for International Judicial Assistance

2019

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Margaret Harvey v. Curtis P. Richardson

Landlord-tenant dispute over security deposit landlord (Harvey) claimed damages tenant (Richardson) claimed return of deposit dispute arose from Magistrates Court decision

2022

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

BARRY EUGENE RAHMAN -V- THE QUEEN

Appellant convicted for conspiracy to import diamorphine based on evidence linking him to a package containing the drug denied knowledge or involvement defense argued lack of direct evidence of conspiracy

2009

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Lorenzo Wayne Lottimore and Craig Damian Hatherley v The Queen

Conspiracy to import heroin from US to Bermuda using intermediaries and undercover operations

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Bunge Limited v Minister of Finance

Review of notice to deliver up information under a Tax Information Exchange Agreement between Bermuda and Argentina validity and procedural fairness of the request

2013

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Adam Petty v. Fiona Miller

Petty pleaded guilty to driving impaired unlicensed and uninsured. Challenged the disqualification period based on 'special reasons' related to the circumstances of the offence

2012

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Commercial Properties Limited v. Sago Properties Limited

Commercial Properties Limited (CPL) sought a permanent injunction against Sago Properties Limited (Sago) to restrain them from developing their property in a way that would interfere with CPL?s right to light and way. Sago had obtained planning permission despite CPL's objections.

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The King v. Davin Kyron Thomas Dill

summary of The Defendant is on trial for murder and having a bladed article in a public place. The Prosecution seeks to establish a gang rivalry motive for the murder intending to use expert gang association evidence.

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

John D'Alessio and Robert Limes (as trustees of The Ashley Trust) v. Ada Ruth Tavares and Kyle Tavares

Dispute over property rights with underlying familial conflicts; Trust established by Douglas Mackie grants property to the Ashley Trust excluding his sister and nephew except as licensees leading to a legal challenge based on constructive trust and proprietary estoppel claims

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Oasis Investment II Master Fund Limited and Others v. Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited and Jardine Strategic Limited

Amalgamation of Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited with JMH Bermuda Limited share value dispute

2022

Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Bermuda

Commercial

Reliance Globalcom Limited v The Minister of Finance

The case centers on a production order obtained by the Minister of Finance against Reliance Globalcom Limited for the disclosure of financial information based on a request from the Indian Tax Authorities under the Tax Information Exchange Agreement between Bermuda and India. The request aimed to investigate tax matters concerning transactions between Reliance Globalcom Limited and an Indian company for the FY 2015-16 specifically the location of revenue related to fiber optic cable services and the taxpayer's claim of no taxable business connection with India

2022

Court of Appeal of Bermuda

Trusts

In the matter of an application for information about a Trust

Jurisdiction to grant an interim stay merits of granting a stay

2013

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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