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Civil Cases

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

CATS Limited v. Juliet Wilkinson

Juliet Wilkinson employed by Bermuda Feline Assistance Bureau was terminated on 7 November 2014 for whistleblowing on pension non-payment. Tribunal initially ruled against her but Supreme Court appeal led by Judge Williams found CATS Ltd the corporate successor to BFAB Ltd not liable for BFAB Association's actions

2019

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Property

Eimear Burke v. Daniel Bucher

Burke signed a one-year lease with Bucher but vacated after three months leading to a dispute over rent arrears and legal costs

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Amedex Insurance Company (Bermuda) Ltd.

Amedex Insurance Company (Bermuda) Ltd. seeks court sanction for a scheme of transfer to AmFirst Life Insurance Company

2022

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Spanish Steps Holdings Ltd v. Point Investments Ltd

Dispute over the management and control of assets worth over US$1.8 billion led to the winding up petition. Issues involved management rights share structure complexities and extensive litigation. The petition aimed to recover assets for the trust claiming mismanagement and breach of fiduciary duties by the respondent's directors

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda Civil Jurisdiction Commercial Court

Commercial

Lisa S.A. v. Leamington Reinsurance Company Ltd. and Avicola Villalobos S.A.

Lisa S.A., a minority shareholder in Avicola Villalobos S.A. (AVSA), sued Leamington Reinsurance Company Ltd., claiming that Leamington was used to launder illicitly retained corporate funds. The plaintiff alleged that the defendants engaged in fraudulent reinsurance transactions, depriving Lisa S.A. of its rightful dividends from AVSA. The dispute emerged from a long-running family business conflict within a prominent Guatemalan family, leading to parallel litigation in multiple jurisdictions, including Guatemala and the British Virgin Islands.

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Immigration

Council of AME Churches and The Reverend Nicholas Genevieve-Tweed v Minister of Home Affairs

Application for work permit and advertising waiver for Reverend Tweed Minister's decision influenced by personal political biases procedural irregularities

2017

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Contract

Rosamund Hayward v. Yvonne Dawson

The case involved the contractual obligations for payment for care services provided to the plaintiff's mother. The main issue was whether a legally binding contract existed between Hayward (Defendant) and Dawson (Plaintiff) for weekend care services. The magistrate initially ruled in favor of Dawson establishing a contract based on a single payment made by Hayward. The appeal challenged this finding emphasizing the need for clear evidence of a mutual intention to create legal relations and payment obligations.

2013

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Safiya Talbot v The Queen

On 14 April 2018 Safiyah Talbot involved in a vehicle collision refused a breath test to consult a lawyer later charged with failing to comply

2019

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) of Bermuda

Criminal

Katrina Burgess and Cleveland Rogers v The Queen

Katrina Burgess and Cleveland Rogers half-siblings convicted for the murder of Marcus Gibbings in 2006 appealed their life sentences. The prosecution argued Rogers committed the murder at Burgess's request leveraging crucial testimony from former girlfriends of Rogers and circumstantial evidence against Burgess

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Telecommunications Networks Ltd. v. The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda

Appeal against decision granting radio bandwidth to competitors claimed unfair disqualification and sought rehearing

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Quallo v The Queen

Quallo convicted for speeding at 59 kph appealed based on evidence handling device operation and procedural issues

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Minister of Finance vs. A Company

The case involved the failure of A Company to comply with a Production Order issued for tax information exchange under the 2005 Act. Plaintiff sought enforcement through a writ of sequestration.

2015

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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