Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Commercial
Medlands (PTC) Limited vs. The Attorney General RTB Bermuda Trust Company Limited HSBC Private Bank (C.I.) Limited Martin Lang Grosvenor Trust Company Limited
Dispute over trust established in 1981 substantial assets worth billions involves legal actions for disclosure of trust documents and assets recovery and addresses the issue of proper trustee appointment and trustee's legal authority
2021
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Property
Jay Timothy Levince Simmons v. Betty Steede Alice Maude Steede Kwame Clifford Fitzgerald Steede Matthew Osborne James Steede Mark Robert Leon Steede The Bank of Bermuda Limited
The Plaintiff, J. Simmons, sought an injunction to prevent the Defendants from trespassing on land that he claimed ownership of through paper title. The Defendants asserted an adverse possession claim, arguing they had occupied and used the land for over 50 years. The case revolved around whether the Defendants? use of the land constituted adverse possession under Bermuda law, and whether their claim extinguished Simmons? title.
2009
The Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Civil
Kevin Wakefield Sampson Jr v. Lionel Earle James Anderson The Estate of Nina Mae Joell (Albert Joell Jr as Estate Representative) The Estate of Clifford Wakefield Sampson (Tyrone Llewellyn Sampson Sr as Estate Representative)
The appeal was allowed based on a new argument not pursued in the Supreme Court related to the handling of costs and the procedural history. The Appellant sought costs of the appeal and the previous hearing in the Supreme Court whereas the Respondents sought to retain their Supreme Court costs order and add a costs order for the appeal. Negotiations on a proposed consent order did not reach a compromise due to disagreements on Supreme Court costs and other issues.
2018
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Michael Pearman v. Terry Fray et al.
Dispute over attorney's fees and taxation of costs in litigation concerning property and probate. The court reviewed the assistant registrar's taxation addressing issues such as the appropriateness of costs claimed certification of bills of costs and whether certain disbursements like witness statement stamps were recoverable
2021
PROPERTY OFFENCES
PROPERTY OFFENCES
VIOLENT OFFENCES
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Assault (Common Assault, ABH, GBH)
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Wounding
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Robbery
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Kidnapping / Unlawful Confinement
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Manslaughter
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Murder
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Attempted Murder
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Threats to Kill
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Harassment
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Stalking
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Criminal Intimidation
PUBLIC ORDER & ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
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Affray
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Violent Disorder
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Public Nuisance
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Perverting the Course of Justice
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Perjury
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Escape from Lawful Custody
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Misconduct in Public Office
PROPERTY OFFENCES
SEXUAL OFFENCES
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Rape
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Sexual Assault
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Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
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Incest
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Indecent Assault
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Possession of Indecent Images of Children
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Grooming
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Voyeurism
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Sexual Exploitation of a Child
PROPERTY OFFENCES
DRUG OFFENCES
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Possession of Controlled Drugs
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Possession with Intent to Supply
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Trafficking in Controlled Drugs
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Importation of Controlled Drugs
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Cultivation of Cannabis
PROPERTY OFFENCES
VEHICLE & TRAFFIC OFFENCES
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Dangerous Driving
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Careless Driving
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Driving Whilst Impaired (DUI / Alcohol or Drugs)
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Failing to Stop or Report an Accident
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Driving Whilst Disqualified
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Driving Without Insurance
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Speeding
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Vehicle Violations (General - lights, tyres, etc.)
PROPERTY OFFENCES
MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES
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Trespassing
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Carrying an Offensive Weapon
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Possession of Bladed/Pointed Article
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Domestic Violence
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Breach of Protection Order
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COVID Regulation Breach (during the Emergency Powers period)
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Money Laundering
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Child Abuse
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Animal Cruelty
PROPERTY OFFENCES
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