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
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
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
PROPERTY OFFENCES
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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
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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
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