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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Paul Rodrigues (Trading as Rodrigues Pools) v. Clearwater Development Limited

Dispute over costs following a ruling on applications with the defendant Clearwater Development Limited seeking a significant portion of costs. The court had to decide on the appropriate allocation of costs between the parties taking into account the outcomes of various applications and the overarching principle that costs should generally follow the event

2020

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Bidzina Ivanishvili et al. v Credit Suisse Life (Bermuda) Limited

Plaintiffs claim against CS Life for losses from unauthorised imprudent and fraudulent trading on accounts seeking damages for breached duties

2020

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

PT Tenaga Bumi Bali v. Bali Energy Limited and Koji Matsumoto

Dispute over share transfer and rectification of share register in a joint venture for a power project

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

One Communications Ltd. et al v. The Regulatory Authority

Failure by Regulatory Authority to complete telecommunications sector market review within time limit limited declaratory relief granted

2018

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

DARREN PITCHER v. THE COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTIONS AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Prison officer dismissed for possessing unauthorized cell phone in sensitive prison area challenged disciplinary decisions on grounds of harshness and disproportionality questioned procedural fairness and legal representation rights

2011

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

FREDERICK MEENS -v- DESMOND RICHARDSON

The case centered on the wrongful retention by Richardson of Meens? commercial goods and counterclaims for renovation costs. Meens? claim in conversion was proved leading to an order for the return of goods and damages to be assessed. Richardson?s counterclaim for renovation costs was partially allowed. Each party was ordered to bear their own costs due to Meens' unreasonable conduct in litigation.

2018

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

In the Matter of Up Energy Development Group Limited and In the Matter of the Companies Act 1981

Viability of restructuring creditor support for adjournment progress in restructuring efforts required

2018

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Catherine Farnworth v Regina

Farnworth convicted for using iPod while riding a motorcycle appealed on grounds that iPod not a hand-held device and her actions did not constitute prohibited use

2012

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

In the matter of Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited

Disagreement over the scope of discovery for the appraisal of the fair value of the shares held by the Dissenting Shareholders

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

C v C

Married in 2009 divorce decree absolute pronounced in August 2017 dispute over former matrimonial home purchased in 2010 with contributions from both parties and the petitioner's parents ancillary relief sought for child maintenance lump sum and property adjustment

2017

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd. v Manufacturers Property & Casualty Limited

Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd. sought a court-appointed arbitrator after the contractual process for selecting a third arbitrator in a reinsurance dispute broke down. The arbitration agreement contained a clause requiring the third arbitrator to be selected either by mutual agreement or through a lot-drawing mechanism. Montpelier argued that the lot-drawing mechanism had failed, while MPCL insisted that it should have been enforced. The Court had to determine whether it had jurisdiction to directly appoint an arbitrator.

2008

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Jamel Hardtman Lamont Marshall Larry Marshall Jr v. The Commanding Officer of the Bermuda Regiment The Chairman of the Defence Exemption Tribunal His Excellency the Governor of Bermuda The Minister of National Security

Three applicants members of Bermudians against the Draft refuse military service as conscientious objectors treated differently due to their beliefs and public stance against conscription underwent various forms of mistreatment and legal challenges arrested and detained for failing to comply with military service orders

2011

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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