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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Ayo Kimathi and David Tucker v Attorney-General for Bermuda Minister of Home Affairs Executive Officer of the Human Rights Commission

Whether impugned statements made by the 1st Applicant offensive to persons of European descent and homosexuals cross the boundaries of constitutionally protected free speech into legally unprotected ?hate speech?

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

C.B. vs D.B.

Wife awarded $305000 child maintenance set

2010

The Supreme Court of Bermuda Appellate Jurisdiction

Family

E.F. vs Director of Child & Family Services

Appeal against care orders for two children J and R under Section 25 of the Children?s Act 1998 by the Director of Child and Family Services due to concerns over parenting capacity and medical treatment compliance

2011

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

Moulder v. Messrs Cox Hallett & Wilkinson et al.

Dispute over land conveyance possession and rights of way leading to multiple claims and a complex legal history

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Property

Etoile Elizabeth Burch v. Westend Properties Limited

Dispute over land ownership of Lot 11 42 Dunscombe Road Warwick

2016

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Constitutional

Dwight Lambert v Minister Responsible for Telecommunications

summary of Dwight Lambert sought declaration that the Obscene Publications Act 1973 was unconstitutional due to its vague definition of obscenity potentially infringing on rights to a fair trial and freedom of expression

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Harry Matthie (as Chairman of the Bermuda Parent Teacher Association) v. The Minister of Education and The Commissioner of Education

Review of decisions related to teacher/principal transfers and establishment of Parent Councils

2015

The Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Commercial

NG PUI LUNG v. CY FOUNDATION GROUP LIMITED and LUCK CONTINENT LIMITED

Shareholder battle for control of CY Foundation failure to convene 2010 Annual General Meeting (AGM) legal proceedings surrounding the legitimacy and accuracy of the company's 09/10 Financial Statements involvement of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in Hong Kong arrest and investigation of key individuals

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Trusts

David Lionel Wingate v Butterfield Trust (Bermuda) Limited

Plaintiff alleged breach of trust against the Trustee in relation to information/documentation provision care in managing a specific trust asset and fees/disbursements

2008

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

THE QUEEN vs. SABIAN HAYWARD

The case involves charges against the defendant Sabian Hayward and co-accused Daymon Simmons for possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis resin. The court originally granted an ex parte application for a voluntary bill of indictment which was later contested and required re-examination. The matter was complicated by procedural issues and statutory interpretations between old and new legal frameworks regarding the preferment of indictments.

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Munib Masri v. Consolidated Contractors International Company SAL and Teyseer Contracting Company WLL

Legal and factual challenges to the receivership order by Teyseer joint debts and beneficial ownership of contract revenues

2010

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Dessarollo Inmobiliario Y Negocios Industriales De Alto Tecnologia De Hermosillo S.A. De CV. v. Kader Holdings Company Limited

Dessarollo a Mexican real estate company sought to enforce an Arizona Court judgment against Kader Holdings a Bermudian company based on a guarantee linked to a lease agreement. Kader Holdings challenged the Arizona Court's jurisdiction and lost then fully contested the case on merits. The Supreme Court of Bermuda ruled in favor of enforcing the Arizona judgment finding Kader Holdings had voluntarily submitted to the jurisdiction of the Arizona Court by contesting both jurisdiction and merits

2013

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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Hindsight law can make mistakes. Consider checking original case studies

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