Civil Cases
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Family
Lightbourne v Thomas
The case reviewed the taxation of costs awarded in a family law matter regarding jurisdiction to make orders for the custody care and control of a vulnerable adult. The Registrar significantly reduced the costs claimed and this decision was partially upheld on review emphasizing the need for proportionality in legal costs.
2016
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Ewart F. Brown vs. Bermuda Press (Holdings) Ltd. The Royal Gazette Limited Tim Hodgson William Zuill Christian Dunleavy
Claim for damages for libel related to alleged Bermuda Police Service investigation into Bermuda Housing Corporation application for injunction to restrain further publication
2007
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Criminal
Robert E. Hewey v. Lyndon D. Raynor (Acting Police Inspector)
Appeal against conviction and sentence for burglary and theft inclusion of additional appeal grounds reliance on witness evidence and CCTV footage without time and date magistrate's reversal of burden of proof and insufficient reasoning
2013
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Commercial
Trump Panama Hotel Management LLC & Trump International Hotels Management LLC v. Hotel Toc Inc. Luxury Hotels International Lodging Ltd. Hallmark Properties Inc. Plain Properties Inc.
Dispute over management agreement and termination leading to arbitration and enforcement actions in Bermuda
2023
PROPERTY OFFENCES
PROPERTY OFFENCES
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
PROPERTY OFFENCES
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
PROPERTY OFFENCES
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
PROPERTY OFFENCES
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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