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Civil Cases

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Marshall Diel & Myers Limited v. Andrew Crisson

Marshall Diel & Myers Limited (MDM) sought to collect over $280000 in legal fees from Andrew Crisson (Defendant) resulting from divorce proceedings. The defendant agreed to various payment terms including attaching earnings and securing charges on properties. MDM sought a freezing injunction to prevent dissipation of Crisson's funds after alleged non-payment. The court had to consider whether to vary the freezing injunction to allow for living and legal expenses.

2020

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Maurice Harvey Jr. v. The Queen

Harvey appeals stalking conviction for acts between January 1 2013 and March 12 2013 against Beverley Pitt; challenges evidence admission and mens rea judgment

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Mexico Infrastructure Finance LLC v The Corporation of Hamilton

COH seeks evidence in Bermuda for a case in New York concerning funds held by BNY Mellon from a bridging loan

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC v. Algosaibi Trading Services Limited

Company served statutory demand based on judgment from Dubai Court of First Instance issues with registered office address for service

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

In the Matter of FA Trust and FB Trust

Misconduct of Protector trust administration beneficiaries' interests

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Panancorp Casa De Valores SA v Castle Harbour Securities Limited

Panacorp alleges unauthorized sale of PDVSA Bonds by CHS leading to loss of potential sale proceeds

2021

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Contract

Shawn Knight v. Dwight Warren and Wendie Warren

Shawn Knight a builder entered into a dispute over a construction contract with Dwight and Wendie Warren after selling them a property and agreeing to complete its construction. Disagreements arose over the contract's terms and completion costs.

2010

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

CHINA HEALTH GROUP LIMITED v. SPEEDY BRILLIANT INVESTMENTS LIMITED and YING WEI

Dispute over the validity of a special general meeting requisition and shareholding rights stemming from convertible notes agreements

2016

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

John Wardman v The Queen

On 27 December 2010 Wardman significantly intoxicated crashed his car seriously injuring passenger Alex Doyle. Wardman tried to evade responsibility misleading officers at the scene.

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Immigration

Application for Special Call to the Bar for Jonathan Edwin Small QC

Application for Jonathan Small QC to be admitted as a barrister for a specific case

2012

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Glen Brangman v. L. Raynor

Brangman a manager at Bermuda Housing Corporation sexually assaulted a 19-year-old male deemed a vulnerable person repeatedly from January to June 2009

2013

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Paul Anthony Wellman v. Joanne Marguerite Wellman

Dispute over property and personal belongings following divorce

2008

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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