Civil Cases
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
David Barry Reid vs Mediahouse Limited Donald Randolph French Global Directories Limited
Discrepancy between share valuations in divorce proceedings and current case Respondents seek evidence from Cayman Islands witnesses to challenge Petitioner's credibility and valuation claims
2016
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Commercial
KPMG Tax Limited v. Frank Majors Maxine Majors Modified MDMW 2000 Family Trust Majors Family LLC
Majors Family LLC sought discharge of Interim Order court granted permanent injunction against all defendants certain defendants offered undertakings instead of continuing injunction
2023
The Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Criminal
Antoine Herbert Anderson and Philip Anthony Bradshaw v The Queen
Anderson and Bradshaw convicted for murder and wounding with intent after a shooting incident on 24th and 26th December 2007 falsely provided alibis and evidence of gun residue and DNA linking them to the crime
2010
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Employment
Bermuda Healthcare Services Ltd. and Brown Darrell Clinic vs. Tuviere Ideh
Ideh an American senior manager was unfairly dismissed after a short period post-probation as Chief Operating Officer by the appellants. Tribunal awarded him compensation and back pay but appellants appealed on points of law including tribunal's failure to provide evidence notes and delay in award delivery.
2023
The Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Civil
The Allied Trust & Allied Development Partners Ltd v. The Attorney General & The Minister of Home Affairs
Appellants entered into development agreements for the Hamilton Waterfront legislation voided agreements appellants sought compensation and challenged legislation's effect on agreements
2016
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
First Atlantic Commerce Limited v. The Bank of Bermuda Limited
Action stemmed from allegations of negligent breach of contract by the Bank leading to significant losses for FAC. Dispute over the recoverability of these losses and the contractual liability. Bank offered to relinquish certain shares to FAC reducing the quantum of FAC?s claim substantially leading to discontinuance of the trial.
2007
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Criminal
Denis Winslow Devent White v. Angela Cox (Police Constable)
The appellant Denis Winslow Devent White was convicted and sentenced for sexual assault based on an incident between January 1 and December 31 2006 where he was alleged to have assaulted the complainant a child who was the daughter of his then-girlfriend. The case was reported to the police in January 2008 and tried in August 2009. The appeal was granted due to issues with the handling of delay in complaint impact of appellant's prior convictions and incorrect legal standards by the magistrate.
2010
The Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Criminal
Morris O Brien v The Queen
Morris O'Brien appealed his conviction for rape, arguing that his trial counsel failed to properly follow his instructions, did not effectively cross-examine prosecution witnesses, and used inappropriate legal terminology. He also claimed that the trial was unfair due to his counsel's failure to properly guide witnesses. The appeal questioned the fairness of the trial process and whether the defense was properly presented.
2019
Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Family
The Human Rights Commission et al v The Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs et al
The appellants challenged the Family Court s duty to appoint a litigation guardian and counsel for children in specified proceedings under the Children Act 1998 claiming failures in representation from 1998 to 2016 and onwards
2019
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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
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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