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Criminal Cases

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

ATHENE HOLDING LTD v. IMRAN SIDDIQUI STEPHEN CERNICH CALDERA HOLDINGS LTD.

Athene alleges breach of fiduciary duty by Siddiqui and Cernich in using confidential info for Caldera's benefit; Caldera incorporated to compete for Company A exploiting Athene's acquisition plans and confidential information

2019

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Trusts

Kingate Global Fund Ltd v. Knightsbridge (USD) Fund Limited and others

Dispute over $9 million held by Bank of Bermuda for Kingate Global Fund Ltd in liquidation funds paid for share acquisition in a feeder fund to Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC shares could not be issued due to Madoff's arrest and subsequent liquidation of BLMIS and the Fund

2009

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

Juanita Joanna Jones (formerly Campbell ) v. Henry Leslie Campbell

The case details the enforcement of a divorce settlement including financial obligations unmet by the husband despite a consent order. The wife sought to enforce payment and set aside a property transfer to the husband's sister to satisfy financial obligations. The court considered whether the voluntary conveyance was intended to defeat the wife's financial claims and examined the husband's ability to fulfill his obligations under the order.

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda Civil Jurisdiction (Commercial Court)

Commercial

Par-La-Ville Hotel and Residences Ltd (in liquidation) v. Shane Mora and Matthew Hollis (as Trustees of the Skyline Trust)

Par-La-Ville Hotel and Residences Ltd. (in liquidation) sought summary judgment against the defendants, Shane Mora and Matthew Hollis (trustees of the Skyline Trust), to exercise rights under a pre-liquidation contract and recover assets. The 1st Defendant did not appear, and the 2nd Defendant did not oppose the application on its merits. The 2nd Defendant's counsel attempted to raise a conflict-of-interest argument, but the Court dismissed this as procedurally improper.

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

TF (by his litigation guardian Tiffane Thomas) v. The Commissioner of Prisons Director of Child and Family Services

TF a 15-year-old unlawfully detained at Co-Ed facility directed by DCFS

2019

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

Hamilton Properties Ltd v David Lee Tucker

Appeal from ruling on strike-out application regarding dismissal claims and contractual breach related to trade union activity exclusion under Employment Act 2000 and damages for 'hurt feelings'

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Christine DaCosta v Mount Saint Agnes Academy

The plaintiff alleged grooming and sexual exploitation by a teacher during 1998 to 1999. The defendant applied to strike out the claim as statute-barred under the Limitation Act 1984 arguing it was frivolous and an abuse of process. The court refused the plaintiff's application for specific discovery and later the admission of additional evidence by a third party related to allegations of the teacher's conduct from a different period. The court concluded that the evidence was not relevant to the Strike-Out Application.

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. Morris O Brien

Rape of a 15-year-old girl by a 23-year-old man defendant engaged to victim s sister pregnancy resulting from rape trial decades after the incident

2019

Supreme Court of Bermuda

International

Ministry of Finance v IJK Limited

Respondent IJK Limited seeks review and set aside of 2020 Production Order issued for exchange of tax information between Bermuda and India

2021

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Contract

Onesimus Nzabalinda & David Ralph Wilson vs. Capcar Enterprises

Dispute over commission for sale of company shares Ms. Wilson selling shares to Mr. Paiva under legal pressure

2012

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. Kevin Mello

Mello charged with threats to murder stalking wounding history of untreated schizophrenia

2019

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Lauretta Lorna Stoneham v Bertram Nathaniel Fraser

summary of Dispute over the validity of two 2018 Wills executed by Mrs. Fraser favoring Bertram over Lauretta based on claims of lack of mental capacity undue influence and promises made to Lauretta regarding Wisdom Manor

2023

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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