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Criminal Cases

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Ministry of Finance v. O

The case concerns a request under a TIEA for the Defendant to produce various documents related to tax information exchange. The court had to decide who should bear the costs of complying with the order.

2014

SUPREME COURT OF BERMUDA

Civil

CARLOS MEDEIROS v. ISLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CO. LTD. ANTWONE LEROY SIMONS THE BERMUDA HOSPITALS BOARD DR STEVEN DORE AND DR. MATTHEW ARNOLD

Medeiros suffered complications following surgery raising questions on duty of care in post-operative stage

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

E & C Well Drilling Services Ltd. v Vera Marie Hayward

Mortgage enforcement absence of company's land-holding power and ministerial consent loan default

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

J. Boden et al v. The Governor et al

Alleged assault during arrest challenge to disciplinary tribunal structure

2019

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

LISA S.A. v. LEAMINGTON REINSURANCE COMPANY LTD. and AVICOLA VILLALOBOS S.A.

Dispute over reinsurance premiums fraud claims and application of indemnity costs and pre-judgment interest

2008

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

International

Minister of Finance v. AP

The case concerns a dispute over a production order issued for tax information exchange between the government of Bermuda and a foreign government regarding the tax affairs of two nationals and subsequent issues of non-disclosure and the breadth of material requested

2016

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Family

Tawauna Manick Astwood v Jerome Christopher Astwood

Dispute over financial settlement in divorce including lump sum payment property and child support

2012

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Oung Shih Hua James v. Paladin Limited

Plaintiff seeks declaration that a special general meeting (SGM) held on August 1 2014 was valid and that resolutions passed thereat including removal and appointment of directors are valid. The defendant particularly members purportedly removed are restrained from acting on behalf of the company and from convening another SGM

2014

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

JLB and JEB

summary of Mother sought to relocate children to the USA opposing father's wish for them to stay in Bermuda. Both parents are US citizens without permanent Bermuda residency. Initial temporary relocation by father for work led to family's extended stay in Bermuda. Post-separation mother attempted to move with children to the USA without father's consent leading to legal disputes under the Hague Convention and eventual court decision in Bermuda.

2017

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Ian Cockwell v. Gordon Flatt

Plaintiff claims Defendant holds assets on trust for him within 'Coastal Group' Defendant seeks stay of proceedings pending outcome of Canadian Arbitration asserting Settlement Agreement as a defense

2014

Supreme Court Bermuda

Civil

Leyoni Junos v. The Minister of Tourism & Transport

Dispute over termination of Leyoni Junos's employment application for judicial review costs taxation

2012

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Ribaroff v. Williams et al

Claim for approximately $4.8 million damages for breach of Sale and Purchase Agreement for the sale of Concordia Advisors (Bermuda) Ltd including failure to recover 'the deficit' failure to pay 'trailer fees' and failure to pay an 'enterprise payment'

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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