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Civil Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

International

Ministry of Finance v FGH Limited

Review of a production order under the 2005 Act regarding information exchange for tax purposes

2022

SUPREME COURT OF BERMUDA

Civil

A STEP-DAUGHTER -and- A WIDOWED MOTHER

A misunderstanding over guardianship and custody of a six-year-old boy Levi between his widowed mother and paternal sister following the father's death

2022

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Immigration

Mehyrar Sharifi v Minister of Home Affairs

Sharifi a British citizen of Iranian birth and nearly ten-year Bermuda resident had his PRC application refused due to a determination he was not 'ordinarily resident'. Appeal focused on whether his involuntary absence from Bermuda affected his ordinary residence status

2015

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

BENJAMIN REGO JR v WENDELL HAYWARD

Due to recession defendant fell behind in rent from August 2011 leading to arrears and legal action for unpaid rent and charges on a commercial property lease

2013

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

A.R.M.F v A.J.F

The case involves contested applications for ancillary relief and costs following the divorce between A.R.M.F and A.J.F with disputes over the handling of matrimonial assets and costs

2019

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Traffic

Chuncey Smith v Shannon Jennings

Chuncey Smith suffered injuries from a collision with Shannon Jennings' car on 1st August 2013. The accident occurred under heavy traffic conditions influenced by a nearby public event. Smith claimed damages for personal injuries loss of earnings and medical expenses. Jennings disputed liability suggesting shared fault.

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Environmental

Rodrigues Trucking & Excavating Limited v. The Minister of the Environment Telecommunications and E-Commerce

Appeal against refusal of operating licenses for rock crusher and sand sifter at Marsh Lane Devonshire; history of non-compliance and environmental concerns

2007

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

IN THE MATTER OF THE BCD TRUST

The application concerns a confidentiality order sealing the file and anonymising the proceedings of an internal trust administration matter

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Employment

CI2 Aviation Bermuda Limited v. Dr. Michael Bradshaw et al.

Dispute over redundancy payments following transfer of airport operations from CI2 to BAA leading to termination of employees and subsequent employment by BAA under similar terms

2022

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Trusts

Appleby Services (Bermuda) Ltd. v. Edward Karl Furtak et al.

Dispute over control and management of assets within the Bermuda Longtail Trust and related injunctions against Edward Karl Furtak regarding Fairway Hasting Group S.A.

2024

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) Bermuda

Criminal

Taaj Muhammad v The King

Muhammad convicted of murder and firearm use in Ronniko Burchall's death at St David?s Cricket Club 2018. Key evidence: Amber Jackson?s testimony CCTV footage gunshot residue on Muhammad?s clothing and DNA match

2023

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Personal Injury

John Coxwell v. Leslie Millen

Road traffic accident on May 12 1993 caused by the defendant's negligence leading to the plaintiff's significant physical and psychological injuries and subsequent employment termination in 2005

2010

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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