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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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