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Civil Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

J Minors v. V Simons D E Douglas and H J Douglas

Ms Minors injured by collapsed guard wall at premises owned by Defendants leg amputated claims wall was defective Defendants claim assault by third party caused collapse

2012

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Property

Kevin Wakefield Sampson Jr v. Lionel Earle James Anderson The Estate of Nina Mae Joell The Estate of Clifford Wakefield Sampson

Dispute over rightful ownership of 'Chula Vista' property in Pembroke Parish inherited according to Dorothy Louise Sampson's will issues with vesting deed and executor actions legal representation and costs involved family meetings for resolution

2017

Court of Appeal (Civil Division) on appeal from Supreme Court of Bermuda

Trusts

St John s Trust Company (Pvt) Limited v Medlands (PTC) Limited and others

Costs to be paid on the indemnity basis by SJTC and Mr. Tamine to successful parties

2022

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Xavier Douglas v The Queen

Theft of $70000 from Capital G Bank's account of Kasmin and Vincent Richardson by impersonation and fraud

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda (Commercial Court)

Commercial

Allen Walsh Hans Taal Boomer Trading Company Limited v. Horizon Bank International Limited (In Liquidation)

The Plaintiffs convinced of fraud by individuals through entities in Antigua and Barbuda The Bahamas and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines engaged in a complex investment scheme involving the sale and repurchase of Microsoft shares through Boomer Trading Company managed by HBI's senior officer Kevin Coombes under the direction of the Toronto Defendants. Assets were pledged without Plaintiffs' consent leading to significant losses.

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The King v Davin Kyron Thomas Dill

Davin Dill faced trial for murder and having a bladed article in a public place. The prosecution's case was based on recognition evidence from three witnesses and CCTV footage

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

In the Matter of a Trust

Dispute over a Trust structure threatened attack by D9 on the structure

2013

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Pitt & Company Limited and BGA Limited v. Gary White and Michael White

Plaintiffs sought $1036349.59 from the Defendants for debts of two companies alleging Defendants were liable despite guarantees for only one company. Defendants applied to strike out the Writ and Statement of Claim claiming it failed to disclose a reasonable cause of action and was an abuse of the court process. The court found a reasonable cause of action was disclosed and refused to strike out the action on res judicata grounds but directed the Plaintiffs to re-amend their pleading for clarity on allegations of fraud and negligence.

2013

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Lloyd Hilton Smith v. Mark Pettingill

Plaintiff claims Defendant acted negligently in legal representation during a preliminary inquiry and subsequent trial leading to Plaintiff's conviction and imprisonment

2012

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Trusts

St. John s Trust Company (PVT) Limited v. James Watlington et al.

Conyers Dill & Pearman's application to appeal against cost order allegations of negligence failure in duty of full and frank disclosure involvement in trustee change of Brockman Trust

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Tax

Minister of Finance v AD

Dispute over access to evidence under a production order issued for tax information exchange

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

ANTHONY LEADER v. SABRINA STEWART LAUREN STEWART

Landlord appeals against judgment awarding tenants overpaid rent due to rent cap still in force despite renovations

2016

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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