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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

A. Dawson-Damer v Lyndhurst Ltd

Dispute over trust appointments claim for preservation order jurisdictional challenges

2019

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Employment

Bussie Ible et al v Cedarbridge Academy

Plaintiffs employed by Defendant resisted new contract terms threatening job termination

2010

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

THE QUEEN -v- DAYMON SIMMONS

Daymon Simmons was convicted for possession and intent to supply various controlled drugs within an increased penalty zone. The drugs included cocaine cannabis and cannabis resin with equipment for drug use also found. Simmons pled guilty and was initially sentenced to concurrent terms for each count leading to a practical term of 6 years for the most severe charge related to cocaine.

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Simmons et al. v. A. Frith Cartwright et al.

Dispute over equitable interest in land willed by step-mother based on oral agreement and estoppel

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v Daymon Simmons and Sabian Hayward

Plaintiff

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

HSBC Bank of Bermuda Limited v Gianni Claudio Vigilante Mark Pettingill Rehanna Palumbo Alessandre Paulmbo

HSBC issued a writ against defendants for failing to repay a guaranteed sum of $650000 after borrower's liquidation; claims settled against third and fourth defendants; trial set against Pettingill

2022

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

Raymond Davis v The Minister of Finance and The Attorney-General

The claim centered on whether a duty of care existed for the Minister to update the Cause Book to show a judgment had been satisfied impacting Davis' economic interests.

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Contract

Robert Scott Stallard v The Athletic Club Limited & Kym Herron

2022

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Centre for Justice v. The Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Preserve Marriage Limited OUTBermuda

The Applicant sought judicial review against the constitutionality and/or legality of the Referendum (Same Sex Relationships) Act 2016 and any Referendum held thereunder arguing it contravened fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution and the Human Rights Act 1981. The court examined issues of standing the appropriateness of a referendum on human rights issues and whether the Act and its proposed implementation infringed constitutional rights. The court ultimately refused the application for an injunction to prevent the referendum scheduled for June 23 2016 but granted the relief sought concerning the designation of certain polling rooms highlighting the complex legal and constitutional issues involved.

2016

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

KAREN RAE CLEMONS -v- MINISTER OF EDUCATION

Plaintiff a teacher at CedarBridge Academy alleged a hostile working environment created primarily by the CBA Principal Ms Kalmar Richards causing her psychological and physical harm including PTSD and exacerbated hypertension. Allegations included negligence and intentional infliction of harm due to failure to provide a safe working environment.

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Bermuda Telephone Company Limited v. Regulatory Authority

BTC challenged a notice issued by the Authority alleging BTC's billing irregularities arguing the notice lacked sufficient detail for rebuttal

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Property

Kay-Marie Lewis v. Kathy-Ann Lewis and Stephen Lewis

Challenge to the validity of a voluntary conveyance of property by the claimant's parents to her siblings claimed to be under presumed undue influence

2009

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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