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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Dean Orlando Smith v Clarien Bank Limited

Smith claimed damages for breach of contract and extortion after the bank denied him a contract and attempted to repossess a vehicle. He filed for damages of $1500000. The bank argued the claim was frivolous and should be struck out.

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Maria Miceli Lodovico Floriani Gianfranco Rescina v. HG (Bermuda) Exempted Partnership

Dispute over entitlement of retiring partners to Capital Contributions under partnership agreements

2007

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

BS&R GROUP LIMITED vs. FREDERICK STEPHEN WEST (Trading as 'Westport Architecture') and C.W. CONSTRUCTION AND LANDSCAPING LIMITED

BS&R Group Limited filed a lawsuit against Stephen West for breach of contract in carpentry services. The case evolved to question the legal entity of Westport Architecture claimed to be a partnership between Stephen West and his son Tripp West impacting the correct defendant status.

2021

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

Harold Darrell v The Board of Inquiry

Appellant challenges Board's appointment due to bias judicial review denied by Chief Justice but allowed by Court of Appeal on appeal

2010

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

International

Keno Albert Trott v The Attorney General for Bermuda (Central Authority) and KT (Affected Party)

Children wrongfully retained in Bermuda by father mother's application for return to USA under Hague Convention children's objections considered

2019

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

IMRAN SIDDIQUI STEPHEN CERNICH CALDERA HOLDING LIMITED vs. ATHENE HOLDING LIMITED

Athene claims Siddiqui and Cernich misused confidential information for Caldera's benefit violating fiduciary confidence and contractual duties

2019

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Darronte Dill v The Queen

Appellant convicted of the brutal murder of two elderly homeless men attacked at night one victim set on fire post-mortem another stabbed thirteen times. Appellant's actions described as gratuitous with confessions suggesting a motive to experience killing.

2015

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Property

Moulder v. P & J Slaughter

Slaughters claimed a right of way over Moulder's land based on purchase from Michael Cranfield and historical use

2007

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

IN THE MATTER OF GEROVA FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

The case revolves around the insolvency and winding-up petition against Gerova Financial Group Limited by Maxim LLC based on an unpaid debt evidenced by a promissory note. The court had to consider whether Maxim having sold its debt collection rights to Aramid Entertainment Fund Ltd. under an Agency Agreement maintained sufficient interest in the proceedings. The court found Maxim to be an unpaid creditor with standing entitled to a winding-up order on the grounds of inability to pay its debt notwithstanding the complex background of commercial disputes and alleged collateral purposes behind the petition.

2012

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

JAVON WEEKS -v- THE QUEEN

The Appellant was convicted alongside his brother for wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm and having a bladed or pointed object in a public place. The brother later admitted responsibility and supported the Appellant's appeal.

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Mexico Infrastructure Finance LLC v. Wakefield Quin Limited and Johann Oosthuizen

Dispute over a $18000000 bridging loan agreement for Par-La-Ville Hotel project breach of contract and escrow agreement misappropriation of funds by defendants

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Wong Wen-Young v Grand View Private Trust Company Limited and others

Summary of Facts Issues Outcomes InFavourOf: Not explicitly stated in the accessed part of the document

2022

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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