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Civil Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Real Estate

Lynwood Tuzo v Superintendent of Real Estate

Claim for unlawful actions in license administration damages sought

2015

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

IN THE MATTER OF CAI MASTER ALLOCATION FUND LTD and IN THE MATTER OF CAI ALLOCATION FUND LTD

The Bermuda Monetary Authority petitioned for the winding-up of CAI Master Allocation Fund Ltd. and CAI Allocation Fund Ltd. The Joint Provisional Liquidators (JPLs) sought court guidance on whether investor funds sent to the Feeder Fund for shares that were never issued should be returned and whether SACs (Segregated Accounts) could be liable for each other's debts. The ruling clarified how liquidators should treat unissued shares and whether assets in one SAC could cover liabilities in another.

2011

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Lyndon Raynor v. Stanley Eugene Davis

The respondent entered a hotel room intending to steal struggled with the occupants claimed to have a gun and escaped. His criminal history includes numerous non-violent property offences driven by drug addiction. The magistrate sentenced him to 1 year deemed inadequate on appeal due to the seriousness of the crime the offender's history and the need for a sentence that deters similar offences. The sentence was increased to 2 ? years

2012

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

R v Ja-Mae Smith

Ja-Mae Smith forged an insurance certificate to retrieve a car from police impound

2019

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Fiona Miller v. X

Respondent acquitted of sexual exploitation charges against a minor in Magistrates Court appeal challenged the need for corroboration and the assessment of child witness credibility

2016

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Edward E. Benevides Earlston Eugene Francis Zoe Elizabeth Mulholland Lindell Ashretta Charmee Foster vs. The Attorney General The Corporation of Hamilton

Dispute over inclusion of management in bargaining unit for collective bargaining

2014

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Wakefield Quin v. Tanisha Rampersad and Ricardo Rampersad

Law firm sued former clients for unpaid legal fees for services rendered between October 27 2006 and December 10 2008 related to a partition matter. The defendants claimed an agreement to waive the fees was made which the firm disputed. The case revolved around the partition of a property and subsequent legal fees. The court found no evidence of the alleged fee waiver agreement and ruled in favor of the plaintiff with adjustments for acknowledged deductions.

2010

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

MICHAEL BARBOSA and CHRISTINE BARBOSA vs. MINISTER FOR HOME AFFAIRS and ATTORNEY GENERAL

Mr and Mrs Barbosa residents of Bermuda seek to adopt a niece from the Philippines faced legal barriers due to not being considered 'residents' under the 2006 Act due to not having Bermudian status. They sought declaration for recognition as residents for adoption purposes and claimed damages for infringement of constitutional rights due to historic failure in recognizing Mr. Barbosa's rights as a person belonging to Bermuda.

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Rose Belboda v. Fiona Miller (Police Sergeant)

Rose Belboda a nursing aid was convicted for physically abusing a senior patient Mr. Gladwin Edness Sr. who had Alzheimer's and dementia. The incident occurred when Edness Sr. hit Belboda prompting her to retaliate by throwing an air freshener bottle at him causing injury.

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Bermuda Taxi Radio Cabs Ltd v. Hewvonie Brown Tafari Outerbridge

Summary of Plaintiff transferred assets including goodwill to Defendants on July 1 2010 without a binding price agreement led to claims for breach of subsequent contract or unjust enrichment

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Sabur Burrows v The Queen

Burrows found asleep in car impaired by alcohol refused breath test

2022

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. Terrance Walker

Facts: Terrance Walker found guilty of Causing Death by Careless Driving sentencing included imprisonment disqualification from driving demerit points. Incident involved a collision resulting in Jen-Naya Simmons's death with evidence including CCTV footage witness statements and expert testimony on driving behavior and vehicle damage

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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