Civil Cases
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
ALEXANDER WINSTON JOSEPH ANGLIN SWAN v. LISA HOLLIS MURIEL ANNETTA JONES WALTER STANLEY WELCH
Plaintiff claimed right of way over defendant's land based on a 1939 deed. First defendant counterclaimed challenging plaintiff's property title and asserting beneficial ownership.
2012
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Mr Harold Joseph Darrell v. A Board of Inquiry appointed under the Human Rights Act 1981 The Minister of Culture and Social Rehabilitation and HSBC Bank of Bermuda Limited & the Directors of Bank of Bermuda Limited
Darrell alleged racial discrimination by the Bank of Bermuda for disclosing his confidential information in 1996 leading to a loss of $3.2 million investment. A series of legal challenges followed focusing on whether the Board made a determination under the Human Rights Act 1981 and the role of institutional racism
2013
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
IN THE MATTER OF GC SETTLEMENT
Dispute over the execution and implications of a deed of variation for the GC Settlement including handling of specific shares from a 'mother?s fund' intended to remain within the family until a family line expires highlighted by the death of the Founder?s son
2021
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Commercial
Capital Partners Securities Co. Ltd v Sturgeon Central Asia Balanced Fund Ltd
CPS invested in the Fund expecting to wind it up by December 31 2017. Amendments to bye-laws in 2014 removed this expectation leading to legal challenges by CPS for wrongful exclusion from voting rights on Fund's dissolution
2018
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Keiva Maronie-Durham v The Bermuda Bar Council
Maronie-Durham appeals against non-renewal of her Practising Certificate due to alleged professional misconduct and inadequate disclosure. The Bar Council refused renewal citing past business/financial conduct issues and nondisclosure of regulatory history. The court finds the Council's reliance on pending complaints inappropriate but identifies significant non-disclosures by Maronie-Durham as potentially dishonest
2021
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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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