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Civil Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

Carolyn Patricia Wilkinson v. Norris Victor Wilkinson

Dispute over enforcement and variation of consent order related to property and maintenance obligations post-divorce

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

R v Chae Foggo

Accused threatened to kill the complainant in a text message after discovering she was living with another man

2017

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Linda Sharon Swan v. Gordon Ricky Woolridge trading as Phoenix Law Chambers

The Plaintiff Linda Sharon Swan was the Defendant law firm's first client engaged in a civil property dispute not resolved in her favour incurred legal fees over $170000 and sought to recover approximately $65000 for overpaid interest. The Defendant Gordon Ricky Woolridge claimed unpaid fees and interest. The dispute centered on whether Swan agreed to a 5% per month interest rate. Trial revealed no binding agreement for this rate leading to Swan's victory.

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

Gavin Leroy Wainwright v. Maria Valorio Almonte Wainwright

Marriage without children short marriage duration financial contributions and property development desire for financial independence post-divorce

2012

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. Jerome Bailey

Crown's unsuccessful application for reconsideration of bail for Jerome Bailey leading to costs ordered against the Crown

2017

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Human Rights

The Minister of Home Affairs et al v Tavares

summary of Paula Tavares born in Bermuda does not possess Bermudian status due to her parents' status. Married to Marco Tavares a Portuguese citizen living in Bermuda since 1998. Faced employment restrictions due to lack of Bermudian status. Filed for judicial review against the Minister?s refusal to allow her to work in Bermuda without restrictions and other related issues

2018

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

Vera Marie Hayward v E & C Well Drilling Services Limited

Hayward appealed against orders enforcing payment of a debt to E & C Well Drilling secured by a mortgage on her home

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda Appellate Jurisdiction

Constitutional

Ernest Charles McQueen v. Lyndon Raynor (Police Constable)

Ernest Charles McQueen convicted for Unlawful Carnal Knowledge of a minor between 14-16 years appealed based on admissibility of evidence and conduct of arrest

2007

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

R. C. J. v S. F. J.

The Petitioner sought a property adjustment order for properties in Bermuda and Memphis Tennessee following divorce. The properties include the former matrimonial home and a property in Memphis. The Petitioner paid the mortgage for the Bermuda property and the Respondent purchased the Memphis property where she lives with their children. The properties' agreed values are $500000 (Bermuda) and $240000 (Memphis) with respective mortgages of $240000 and $278214.

2012

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

CRMR v KLR

Dispute over ancillary relief including maintenance payments and property adjustment after marriage breakdown. Wife is a self-employed doctor husband was a stay-at-home dad and sought maintenance.

2017

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

J. Washington v. J. Adrian Cook

Appellant charged for handling ammunition without lawful authority based on DNA evidence found on bullet casing

2013

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Edward G. Robinson v. Somers Isles Shipping Ltd.

Plaintiff's fishing vessel lost overboard from defendant's ship breach of contract for failure to deliver dispute over jurisdiction clause

2008

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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