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Civil Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Environmental

Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce v. The Minister of Public Works Rudolph Hollis The Bermuda National Trust

Legality of Minister's decision need for planning permission environmental impact

2019

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

THE QUEEN vs CHAE FOGGO

Chae Foggo pleaded guilty to threatening to murder. Count 2 left on file. Defence sought bail pending sentence considering a non-custodial sentence and SIR requested by Defence

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Nneka Powell v. Penny-Lynn Paynter

Appeal against Bermuda Human Rights Tribunal decision issues with appeal timing and procedural compliance

2015

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Muhammad Ziaullah Khan Chishti v Afiniti Ltd

The Plaintiff seeks advancement of expenses under a Deed of Indemnity for costs in various court proceedings following allegations of sexual assault by a former employee. The court considers applications for interim relief strike-out of references to previous findings and confidentiality

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

M. M. vs. O. M.

Marriage from 2004 separated since 2016 three children financial relief sought by petitioner

2019

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

THE QUEEN -v- BRYAN DANIEL

On 4 January 2014 Bryan Daniel lost control of his Mitsubishi on Harrington Sound Road causing a fatal accident that killed Nikko Woodley. Daniel was driving at nearly three times the speed limit with no recollection of the event due to a coma resulting from the accident.

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Milton Richardson v The Queen

Milton Richardson a club leader was charged with sexually assaulting a young club member C by kissing him inappropriately on multiple occasions while in a position of trust

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 51(3) OF THE SUPREME ACT 1905 AND IN THE MATTER OF MR. MICHAEL ALAN TODD QC

The case involves an application for special admission of Mr. Michael Todd QC to represent the Plaintiffs in a complex long-running litigation involving claims of minority shareholder oppression and issues related to a Settlement Agreement

2021

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

THE MAJURO INVESTMENT CORPORATION v. VASILE TIMIS et al

P sought equitable compensation or damages of $50.5 million for alleged wrongdoings by D1 and others as a shareholder of D7 and D8 claiming on their behalf. The case was marked by issues of jurisdiction standing to sue and non-disclosure at the ex parte hearing. P was formed for the specific purpose of commencing the action leading to questions about evading costs consequences. The court found P lacked standing and the case unmeritorious dismissing claims against D1 and awarding indemnity costs to D1 due to P's abusive litigation behavior. P and a third-party funder were ordered to disclose funding sources.

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Robert G. G. Moulder v. Commission of Inquiry Into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda

Dispute over failure to disclose records mismanagement of case proceedings and inappropriate handling of judicial review applications

2022

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Employment

Raynor s Service Station v Earlston Bradshaw

Whether the dismissal was fair under Employment Act 2000 application of Burchell test in Bermuda

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

HSBC BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED v. JOHN PERCIVAL WHITE (formerly JOHN PERCIVAL SIMMONS)

Mr. White sought to set aside a default judgment for $1029732.79 against him questioning the sale prices of mortgaged properties and related costs. The Bank had initiated proceedings for the sale of properties to recover a lending amount of approximately $1600000. The sales and subsequent calculations resulted in Mr. White owing $1032467.79 as of January 2022. Mr. White contested the judgment arguing about his absence due to business in Jamaica and questioning the judgment sum and sale breakdowns.

2023

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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