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Civil Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

ACE Bermuda Insurance Ltd v. Continental Casualty Company and Continental Insurance Company

ACE (plaintiff) sought to prevent Continental (defendant) from continuing litigation in Minnesota related to an insurance policy issued to 3M arguing for arbitration in Bermuda as per the policy terms

2007

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

F v F

Married couple's divorce proceedings involving maintenance payments lump sum provision property transfer and division of assets

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Property

Dwyer Chandler Williams & Others v. Erica Yvelle Williams

Dispute over sale of properties owned by heirs of David Francis Williams. Respondent reluctant to sell leading to court petition

2023

Court of Appeal (Civil Division) on appeal from Supreme Court of Bermuda

Insurance

Credit Suisse Life (Bermuda) Ltd v. Ivanishvili & Ors

Plaintiffs allege losses due to unauthorized imprudent and fraudulent trading on accounts held by the Defendant leading to a significant decrease in the value of two unit-linked life insurance policies issued in 2011 and 2012 claiming breaches of contractual fiduciary statutory and common law duties by the Defendant

2020

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Dr. G. Tucker v. The Public Service Commission and The Board of Education

Dr. Tucker contested the appointment process of the Commissioner of Education alleging procedural improprieties and bias in the selection of Mrs. Kalmar Richards over her

2020

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Princess Cruise Lines Ltd. -v- Amanda Matthews

Defendant filed a complaint against the Plaintiff in the Circuit Court for Broward County Florida alleging negligence unseaworthiness and failure to provide maintenance and cure under the General Maritime Law related to injuries suffered on the Defendant?s vessel. The court compelled arbitration. The dispute over the third arbitrator's nationality and qualifications focusing on familiarity with Bermudian procedural law versus US substantive law.

2011

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

IN THE MATTER OF A TRUST (CHANGE OF GOVERNING LAW)

A trust differential provision for legitimate and illegitimate children proposed changing the governing law from Caymanian to Bermudian to abolish legal distinctions between legitimate and illegitimate children under the Children Act 1998. The court was asked to declare whether this change would trigger the application of sections 18A to D of the Children Act 1998 to the Trust.

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

In the Matter of Sea Containers Ltd - In Liquidation

Appointment and powers of JPLs Company's restructuring involvement in UK and US court proceedings

2012

Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Bermuda

Civil

The Information Commissioner v The Attorney-General

Dispute over the Commissioner's decision to issue two summonses against the Attorney-General for refusing to produce documents requested by a reporter related to a settlement involving the Ministry of Health

2023

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) on appeal from the Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v Tonnae Perinchief-Leader

Police executed a search warrant at the respondent's address finding firearms and ammunition in suitcases owned by the respondent. The respondent denied knowledge of the contents. The case focused on whether there was sufficient evidence for a jury to convict the respondent of knowingly handling the firearms and ammunition.

2020

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Alex Wolffe v The Queen

Alex Wolffe identified by a red scarf and another attacked Borislov Angelov resulting in Angelov suffering 13 stab wounds. License number led to Wolffe s arrest.

2020

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

ACE Bermuda Insurance Ltd. vs. Continental Casualty Company & Continental Insurance Company

ACE Bermuda issued insurance policy with arbitration clause to 3M Continental initiated action in Minnesota against 3M and insurers including ACE Bermuda

2007

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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