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Criminal Cases

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Commercial

Capital Partners Securities Co. Ltd. v. Sturgeon Central Asia Balanced Fund Ltd.

The case concerned the rights of shareholders to resolve to wind up the company at the 2014 AGM wrongful denial of this right by another class of shareholders and wrongful amendment of Bye-Law conferring the right. Capital Partners Securities Co. Ltd. was the sole subscriber for 8000000 Participating Shares and acted as the Fund?s Distributor and Placement Agent. The core issue was whether it was just and equitable to wind up the company based on the rights provided in the Bye-Laws and the Placing Memorandum.

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v Calvin Trott

Calvin Trott admitted to arson and wilful damage after being fired hired for the act in exchange for money resulting in severe property damage

2022

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Kirk Roberts v. Director of Public Prosecutions

Roberts convicted for drug trafficking ordered to pay confiscation under Proceeds of Crime Act based on drug proceeds

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Larry Winslow Marshall et al. v. The Deputy Governor of These Islands et al.

The plaintiffs challenged the conscription process for excluding females and not prioritizing voluntary enlistment before conscription

2007

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Stiftung Salle Modulable et al v. Butterfield Trust (Bermuda) Limited

summary of Plaintiffs contend that Defendant as Trustee of the Art I Trust agreed in 2007 to pay CHF 120 million for the construction of a Salle Modulable in Lucerne initial payments made until 2010 when Defendant intended to abandon project

2013

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Bermuda Life Insurance Company Limited v June Sandra Louise Robinson and Ralph Robinson

Plaintiff claimed relief under Order 88 for mortgage defaults Defendants contested the amount owed under mortgage agreements from 2005 2007 and 2011. The court previously ordered possession and sale of the mortgaged property. The trial focused on the exact sum owed

2018

Court of Appeal (Civil Division) on appeal from the Supreme Court of Bermuda

Human Rights

The Queen v. Barbi Bishop

Barbi Bishop was charged under the Electronic Communications Act 2011 for posting a meme considered 'grossly offensive' in relation to a Black Lives Matter protest. The Supreme Court of Bermuda found the prosecution in breach of her constitutional right to freedom of expression. The Court of Appeal overturned this decision emphasizing the importance of context and public safety

2022

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Commissioner of Police v Dr Mahesh SannaPareddy

Dr Reddy a medical practitioner was arrested and his home searched without a warrant under suspicion of fraud and money laundering which was later deemed unlawful

2020

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

In the Matter of the Estate of Bruce Montgomery Tucker (Deceased)

Dispute over property ownership following Bruce Tucker's death

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Property

Gwendolyn Mae Todd vs. Arnold Rawlins Pemberton

Plaintiff claimed ownership of two lots by adverse possession initially owned by her late husband

2007

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Insurance

Munoz-Vargas v Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada

Insurer paid $400000 into court as insurance money for a policy where Munoz-Vargas was named insured due to lack of a valid discharge person. The policy was owned by a dissolved company and there was a question of entitlement to these funds especially given the insolvency of the owner company and the potential interest of a liquidator appointed in Luxembourg.

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Greater Achieve Ltd v. Mingyuan Medicare Development Co Ltd

Dispute over the conduct of an Annual General Meeting (AGM) non-compliance with court orders by Mingyuan Medicare management's disregard for legal obligations

2016

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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