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Civil Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited v Keith Percival James and Keimon Lavan Lawrence

Dispute over guarantee for loan; undue influence allegations against guarantor

2019

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Harold Joseph Darrell v. A Board of Inquiry Appointed Under the Human Rights Act 1981 and The Minister of Culture and Social Rehabilitation

Complaint of racial discrimination against the CEO and Directors of the Bank of Bermuda for improper disclosure of confidential information leading to financial loss for Harold Darrell's communications company

2010

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Owen Anthony Reid v The Queen

Father convicted of sexually exploiting his daughter over a period including incidents of inappropriate touching and one of penetration. The defense argued issues related to the evidence presented including the credibility of the complainant and the interpretation of medical evidence

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v Tyshaun Brown

Mental health history of alcohol abuse father-son relationship manslaughter due to diminished responsibility

2022

Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court Appellate Jurisdiction

Environmental

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce v. The Minister of Home Affairs

Cited: Barber-v-The Minister of the Environment [1997] UKPC 25

2017

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Griffin Line General Trading LLC v Centaur Ventures Ltd

Griffin Line applied for a freezing order against Centaur's assets due to a dispute over loan repayments. Centaur sought to set aside the injunction arguing Griffin Line did not present a good arguable case and failed to disclose material facts. The case centered around loan agreements made in 2016 with Griffin Line asserting that it lent Centaur a significant sum under two facility agreements which Centaur partially repaid. The dispute also involved an alleged forged amendment extending the repayment date which Centaur denied owing the full amount claimed. The court had to decide if there was a real risk of asset dissipation by Centaur and if Griffin Line had made a full and frank disclosure when obtaining the injunction

2020

Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Bermuda

Civil

Detective Sergeant David Bhagwan vs. Stephen Corbishley et al.

Bhagwan challenged the 2018 Sergeant to Inspector Promotion Process alleging bias illegality and procedural unfairness

2022

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

Tony Martin v. Larry Engressei

Appeal from Magistrates Court judgment against Tony Martin granting Larry Engressei $23925.00 and costs for a case initiated on 11 September 2014 with several procedural and filing missteps by Martin's legal team leading to the appeal being out of time

2019

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Dwayne L. Brown v Brandon Levon and Ervin Dean Grant

On November 10 2011 plaintiff Dwayne L. Brown collided with a parked taxi owned by Ervin Dean Grant and driven by Brandon Levon resulting in a fractured right tibia/fibula and a permanent partial disability. The claim was filed on February 28 2013 alleging negligence for parking on a double yellow line and vicarious liability.

2015

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. James Robert Rumley

The defendant was found guilty of three counts of Unlawful Importation of a Firearm by importing component parts of a firearm into Bermuda on separate occasions

2021

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Norris Simpson v The Queen

Norris Simpson was convicted for the murder of Ida James found in her home with multiple injuries. Simpson was a tenant and had financial disputes with James. His DNA was found under her nails and on a cap in his room.

2016

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

KAMAL WILLIAMS v. THE BERMUDA HOSPITALS BOARD

The Plaintiff was admitted with abdominal discomfort underwent surgery for a perforated appendix suffered a cardiac event acute respiratory syndrome was ventilated for seven days and subsequently experienced chronic digestive issues due to adhesions formed as a complication

2014

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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Hindsight law can make mistakes. Consider checking original case studies

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