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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Eugene Blakeney (Trading as Blakes Holdings) v. Dennis Lister

Claim of $57010.65 for unpaid construction services counterclaim of $495000 for alleged defects

2014

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Trusts

Trustee 1 et al v. The Attorney-General et al

2014

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

GLENN O. CHASE -v- (1) FAIRMONT HOTELS (BERMUDA) LIMITED (2) FAIRMONT MANAGEMENT LIMITED (3) FAIRMONT RESOURCES LIMITED (4) FAIRMONT SERVICES LIMITED (5) FAIRMONT LIMITED (6) WEST END PROPERTIES LTD.

Plaintiff employed as a part-time kitchen steward injured his hand while using a freight elevator at work. Claimed negligence and breach of statutory duty by the defendants for failure to maintain elevator and inadequate training. Defendants denied citing proper maintenance and disputed the plaintiff's account of the accident.

2018

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

Civil

Durham and Durham v The King

Appellants as receivers under MHA misused funds leading to criminal charges of theft. DPP initiated proceedings without required leave sparking legal debate on the necessity of such leave

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

JOSHUA BATES TRADING BERMUDA vs BRIAN HUXLEY

summary of The Respondent ordered five kitchen appliances from the Appellant. A dispute arose over one appliance not matching the order. The Appellant sued for the balance owed and the Respondent counterclaimed for the cost of the incorrect good

2016

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Blakeney and Grant v The Queen

Attempted murder convictions of Blakeney and Grant based on circumstantial evidence including GSR DNA matches and gang affiliations following a shooting incident after a cinema visit. Evidence of gang rivalry between the 42nd Street and Parkside gangs as motive. Defendants' appeals against convictions dismissed based on the strength of circumstantial evidence.

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

BQ and CQ v. DQ EQ FQ and TRT

Trusts set up in 1976 for Settlor's sons and grandchildren intended to take effect upon his death considered invalid due to retaining control over assets and intention for trusts to activate posthumously creating tax advantages

2010

Supreme Court of Bermuda Appellate Jurisdiction

Traffic

George James v. Fiona Miller (Police Sergeant)

George James convicted for refusing to provide a breath sample claiming consumption of rum in a colon cleansing procedure as a reasonable excuse

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Commercial

Albert T. Powers & Anglo-Suisse Finance Limited v. Sustainable Forest Holdings Limited & Fisher Capital Partners Limited

Dispute over the appointment of a third arbitrator under an ad hoc Arbitration Agreement from March 18 2010 leading to court application for the appointment following disagreements on the mechanism for appointing the third arbitrator and the suitability based on nationality and logistical considerations

2010

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Graham Jack and Susan Armstrong v The Minister of Public Works

Plaintiffs claim development activities near their property constituted nuisance/unlawful alleging non-compliance with Bermuda National Parks Act 1986

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

THE QUEEN v. STEVE B. SYMONDS

Defendant attacked complainant resulting in multiple injuries

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

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

On 12 February 1994 Thomas Hofer admitted for a psychiatric condition became quadriplegic after an accident at St. Brendan?s Hospital. The accident's specifics were contested but it involved Hofer sustaining injuries while in the hospital's care.

2008

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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