Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Sonya Darrell v. Lynda Sharon Peets-Swan
Dispute over the beneficial ownership of No. 1 Lemon Grove Hamilton Parish concerning a joint venture agreement to build four dwelling units on the property with both parties contributing to costs and expected to share ownership equally. The project was financed through a mortgage and further charge from the Bank of N. T. Butterfield Ltd. with both parties liable. The dispute arose when the defendant did not transfer the plaintiff's share of the property as agreed leading to legal action.
2008
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
AB v. Mount Saint Agnes Academy
The Plaintiff a former student claims sexual exploitation by a teacher during 1998-1999. The Defendant sought to strike out the claim as statute-barred under the Limitation Act 1984. The court considered whether the action is time-barred and if discretion to disapply the limitation period should be exercised.
2023
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Linda Fay Sousa (as Executrix for the Estate of Benjamin Sousa) v Barry Capuano
The case concerns a dispute over a mortgage agreement from 2004 between Benjamin Sousa and Barry Capuano with Capuano failing to meet payment obligations resulting in substantial arrears and a legal battle over the possession of the property and the exact amount owed
2022
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Raynol Shane Todd v. Dr. Annamalie Panagal Chelvam
The Plaintiff claimed the Defendant was negligent for not requesting imaging of the cervical spine which would have revealed a herniated disc. The Defendant admitted to a delay in diagnosis but disputed the extent of damage caused. The court found the Defendant breached their duty by not ordering a cervical MRI on July 29 2003 which would have diagnosed the Plaintiff's condition earlier. However it was not proven that the delay caused a worse outcome for the Plaintiff but it was self-evident that the Plaintiff suffered additional pain and suffering due to the delay.
2016
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
CAPCAR ENTERPRISES LTD -v- ONESMUS NZABALINDA AND DAVID RANDOLPH WILSON (as Trustees of the Laylash Trust) and LOIS WILSON
Plaintiff claimed a 10% commission from the sale of shares based on a brokerage agreement. Defendants argued the sale part of a settlement in legal proceedings did not constitute a 'sale' as per the agreement
2012
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Family
In the Matter of the XYZ Trusts
Trustees applied for court approval of a proposed restructuring of 23 trust settlements to reorganize assets into sub-funds for different branches of a family. The application was contentious due to objections from certain beneficiaries who argued that the proposal was irrational, inadequately safeguarded minority interests, and failed to ensure long-term liquidity. The court assessed whether the proposal constituted a valid exercise of the trustees' discretion and whether it infringed the rule against perpetuities.
2022
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Divorce
S v S
The Petitioner, the Husband, a Bermudian, and the Respondent, the Wife, a Brazilian, were married in 2002 and divorced in 2009 after a 7-year marriage. The Wife sought ancillary relief, including periodical payments, a lump sum, and property division. The Husband, a general physician, owned substantial assets, including a medical practice and inherited property. The Court had to determine the division of matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets and whether the Wife was entitled to a lump sum of $2 million or a lower amount.
2010
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Criminal
Phillion Webb v. Fiona Miller (Police Sergeant)
On 2 May 2019 Phillion Webb was convicted for dangerously driving a grey Rover overtaking two vehicles at high speed and colliding with two other vehicles driven by Annette Cowen-Godfrey and George Simmons on South Road Paget
2021
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Possession of Indecent Images of Children
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Trespassing
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Possession of Bladed/Pointed Article
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