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Civil Cases

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

IN THE MATTER OF FULL APEX (HOLDINGS) LIMITED (PROVISIONAL LIQUIDATORS APPOINTED)

Contingent claims sufficiency shareholder rights in liquidation proceedings and procedural fairness in substituting petitioners.

2020

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Property

Bruce Simons and Margo Simons vs. Magnolia Properties Limited

Bruce and Margo Simons interested in leasing a property for a restaurant assumed gas supply was included encountered issues with gas cylinder storage leading to a dispute over the lease agreement and suitability of the property for a restaurant

2007

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

Edward Arthur Daniels v. Teresa Faith Daniels

Long-term relationship short marriage disparity in financial contributions contested ownership and distribution of assets

2007

The Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Commercial

Gottex et al v. New Stream Capital Fund Limited

summary of The Plaintiffs contested the validity of a restructuring plan by the Defendant a segregated accounts company. The Court initially ruled in favor of the Plaintiffs appointing a Receiver for Classes C and I. The dispute evolved around the allocation of litigation costs.

2012

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Charles Winston Rawlins v. Ralph Russell et al

Squatter's claim to ownership through adverse possession of property originally occupied as squatters legal challenge for possession

2014

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Insurance

OneBeacon America Insurance Company v. Electric Mutual Liability Insurance Company Limited (EMLICO)

EMLICO owned by General Electric became insolvent due to asbestos and environmental claims. It was relocated to Bermuda and declared insolvent in 1995. The case revolves around liability and procedural issues related to its insolvency and reinsurance claims.

2007

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Derk Koole v HG (Bermuda) Limited

Koole a former employee and shareholder of HG claims entitlement to proceeds from a sale under a Warrant despite alleged breach of a non-compete clause

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Stiftung Salle Modulable et al v Butterfield Trust (Bermuda) Limited

Engelhorn trusts commit to fund Lucerne Opera House construction Trust withdraws funding post-Settlor's death Plaintiffs seek enforcement of commitment

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Gianni Vigilante v. Christopher Trott

Vigilante loaned Trott $200000 Trott allegedly signed a promissory note conflict of evidence and missing note

2013

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

In the Matter of the Estate of Javan Gershom Henry Hughes (deceased) and Between Be?trice Annetta Butterfield & Kanerika Shiree Hughes (Plaintiffs) and HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited & Anthea Bernice Hughes (Defendants)

Summary of Dispute over administration of Javan Hughes' will and estate involving property and shares disposition

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

S v S

Marriage breakdown due to infidelity financial disclosures division of assets including FMH business interests and pensions

2022

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Island Engineering Ltd. v Derek Bradshaw

Dispute over unpaid rent cleaning and tools costs and unpaid overtime. Original plaintiff's claim for unpaid rent accepted but claim for legal costs for letter not adequately pleaded. Counterclaim on overtime remuneration misinterpreted by acting magistrate regarding Employment Act's allowance for parties to contract out of default overtime compensation rules.

2009

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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