Civil Cases
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Michael Barbosa and Christine Barbosa v. Minister for Home Affairs and Attorney General
summary of Mr Barbosa born in Bermuda and a British Overseas Territories citizen challenges his inability to be recognized as belonging to Bermuda facing limitations on employment and property purchase. Mrs. Barbosa born in the Philippines and married to Mr Barbosa seeks to adopt her niece but faces legal barriers
2016
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) on appeal from Supreme Court of Bermuda
Commercial
Global Distressed Alpha Capital I Limited v. Christian Michelsen Herman and Walton Law Eddlestone
GDACI claims wrongful payments made to entities controlled by defendants during their directorship resulting in financial loss to GDACI. Defendants argue indemnity under company bye-laws. Appeal focuses on construction of bye-law 42 indemnity and waiver provisions
2023
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Divorce
LJS v DJS
The Father sought permission to take the children on a European vacation during summer access. The Mother had sole care and control following a 2011 Order with the Father having access in Bermuda. The Mother opposed the trip citing risks and the Consent Order?s terms. The Father complied with access regimes but was accused of planning inadequately.
2017
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
In the matter of the CT2 Trust
The case involves an application for relief under section 47 of the Trustee Act 1975 and section 4(2) of the Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009 regarding the administration and powers of the CT2 trust. The Plaintiff sought approval for amendments to the trust's administration and powers without broad power of appointment deemed expedient and within legal requirements.
2021
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MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES
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Trespassing
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Domestic Violence
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Money Laundering
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