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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Cesare Maranzana v. Victor Parris

Collision on 9th October 2008 causing serious injuries to the plaintiff and minor injuries to the defendant both parties denied liability

2010

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

MERITUS TRUST COMPANY LIMITED v. BUTTERFIELD TRUST (BERMUDA) LIMITED

Butterfield claimed a right to retain trust assets for indemnity against liabilities estimated at $5 million while Meritus contended a generous estimate would be $750000 without clear evidence for $5 million. Butterfield also asserted entitlement to a contractual indemnity especially for the M Trust which Meritus refuted. The court found Butterfield had no right to retain any trust assets as security for its equitable indemnity as a former Trustee nor to an equitable contractual indemnity

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

THE CORPORATION OF HAMILTON v. THE OMBUDSMAN FOR BERMUDA

Judicial review of Ombudsman's decisions regarding investigation into the Corporation's affairs application for stay of investigation and report publication legal representation and procedural developments delay in filing implications of Municipalities Amendment Act 2013

2014

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. Jason Damian Brown

The Crown did not pursue its appeal against sentence focusing on procedural issues related to sentence appeals from Magistrate to Supreme Court

2022

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

IN THE MATTER OF COMPANY NO. EC 31586 AND IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1981

Petitioner presented winding-up petition against respondent mutual fund company based on insolvency cessation of business conflicts of interest; Company sought to restrain advertisement of petition

2010

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

THE COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS v. RAYCLAN LIMITED

Dispute over the correct import duty classification of six Daihatsu Hi-Jet Cargo motor vehicles imported by Rayclan into Bermuda whether they should be classified as motor vehicles for the transport of persons (75% duty) under Heading 87.03 or for the transport of goods (35.5% duty) under Heading 87.04

2016

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Paul Cripps v. Pool Care Limited

Plaintiff hired Defendant to construct a swimming pool in 2008 issues began in 2009 with tiles falling off and continued despite repairs in 2013 serious defects identified by experts

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Majuro Investment Corporation v. Vasile Timis Dermot Coughlan Craig Coughlan Eden Dervan Global Iron Ore Limited Ferrero Law Firm African Minerals Limited Tonkolili Iron Ore (SL) Limited

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Thomas et al v. Fort Knox et al

Dispute over company management and share allocations including claims of oppressive conduct and mismanagement of funds

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Thomas Manfred Hofer (by his next friend Anna Hofer) v. The Bermuda Hospitals Board

The case involves procedural matters related to an appeal including timing of appeal notice and the availability of a witness (Mr. Bentham)

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Orconsult Limited v. Clarissa Blickle et al.

Dispute over management and misappropriation of trust assets validity of trusts

2009

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

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

Complex legal and procedural history involving derivative and personal claims Mareva injunction consolidation of actions amendments and strike-out applications in a dispute over fictitious insurance premiums and shareholder distributions

2007

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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