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Civil Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Delores Thomas & Dudley Warrington Thomas v. Lance Tucker

Plaintiffs seek ownership of property against defendant claiming under deceased's alleged gift and promise conflict over property use and entitlement

2010

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Ferguson v. The Attorney General OutBermuda Maryellen Claudia Louise Jackson Dr. Gordon Campbell Sylvia Hayward-Harris The Parlor Tabernacle of the Vision Church of Bermuda v. The Attorney-General

The case revolves around the repeal of same-sex marriage rights through the Domestic Partnership Act 2018 questioning its consistency with the Bermuda Constitution's protections against discrimination on the basis of creed and ensuring freedom of conscience

2018

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

Consolidated Contractors International Company SAL v. Munib Masri

Appeal against dismissal of application to set aside registration of judgments in Bermuda originally given in London for breach of contract related to oilfield PSA in Yemen

2009

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Family

J.C. vs. K.R. E.H. G.C. (A Minor) L.C. (A Minor)

Family dispute contentious divorce leads to stalking allegations by appellant's former in-laws and their children incidents at Par-la-Ville Road Treats candy store Gatwick Airport causing distress

2022

Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Insurance

In the Matter of Lehman Re Ltd

Dispute between general and long-term business creditors of Lehman Re Ltd regarding the Congress Life asset

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. Vincent Mast

End Date: 14th November 2018.

2018

The Supreme Court of Bermuda (Appellate Jurisdiction)

Criminal

Tafari Wilson v Fiona Miller (Police Sergeant)

Tafari Wilson was convicted in the Magistrates' Court for conspiracy to import cannabis into Bermuda. The charge stemmed from a package containing 427.5 grams of cannabis, which Wilson collected at L.F. Wade International Airport. The prosecution argued that Wilson knew the package contained drugs, relying on circumstantial evidence, including shipping details and his actions when receiving the package. Wilson denied knowledge of the contents and claimed he was merely collecting the package for his mother. On appeal, Wilson argued that the Magistrate failed to properly direct himself on circumstantial evidence and the legal implications of "lies" in testimony.

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

David R. Whiting v Torus Insurance (Bermuda) Limited

Plaintiff awarded a fraction of the claimed amount in wrongful dismissal case issue centered on costs given the substantial disparity between claim and award

2015

SUPREME COURT OF BERMUDA

Civil

Medeiros v Island Construction Services Co. Ltd. et al.

The plaintiff claimed damages for negligence relating to a vehicle collision and subsequent medical treatment after a hernia repair operation. The court found no negligence on the part of the hospital or doctors dismissing the claim against them.

2018

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

Charles Nathaniel Arthur Butterfield III v. Jeane Marie Butterfield

Married in 1993 divorce petitioned in 2008 no children lived rent-free in husband?s parents' properties husband works in family business and owns shares wife is a facilities manager dispute over financial support and property division post-divorce

2009

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Khomeini Taalib-Din v Hanifah Rukan Smith

Khomeini Taalib-Din (Plaintiff) challenged the validity of his late father?s will, which devised the family property solely to his sister, Hanifah Rukan Smith (Defendant). The Plaintiff alleged fraud, proprietary estoppel, undue influence, and lack of testamentary capacity. He sought a 50% interest in the property. The Defendant counterclaimed, arguing the testator intentionally disinherited the Plaintiff due to concerns about his ability to manage property.

2012

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

S. S. -and- S. T.

Dispute over care and control of a minor born on 28th September 2008 following the parents' separation and subsequent legal actions for custody maintenance and access

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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