Criminal Cases
Supreme Court of Bermuda Civil Jurisdiction Commercial Court
Insurance
Argus Insurance Company Limited v P Y M Duclos
Argus Insurance sought to void a motor insurance policy issued to Duclos after a road accident, citing non-disclosure of prior traffic convictions. The Defendant had been convicted of speeding and driving without a valid license, but his wife incorrectly marked "No" on the insurance application. Argus argued that, had they known, they would have denied coverage. The case centered on whether Argus was entitled to rescind the policy or limit its liability to the statutory minimum.
2008
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Doleta Bean v Anthony Caisey and Keith Wayne Caisey
Estate of Howard Caisey (deceased); dispute over validity of wills (2010 2012) claims of lack of testamentary capacity undue influence by sons Anthony and Keith over father; property at #3 Riviera Road Warwick central
2023
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) on appeal from Supreme Court of Bermuda
Insurance
Credit Suisse Life (Bermuda) Limited v Bidzina Ivanishvili et al
Fraud perpetrated by Patrice Lescaudron on accounts managed by Credit Suisse leading to significant financial losses for Ivanishvili and associated entities
2023
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Cynthia Suzanne Patricia Swan v. Sherlyn Swan-Caisey
Cynthia Swan legal owner of a property in Bermuda seeks an order for possession against Sherlyn Swan-Caisey and Rex Darrell claiming they are trespassers. Swan-Caisey occupies the upper apartment without paying rent and claims a proprietary interest while Darrell occupies the lower apartment and pays rent to Swan-Caisey. The case involves issues of constructive trust proprietary estoppel and adverse possession.
2014
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Constitutional
Corporation of Hamilton v. The Attorney General et al.
The Corporation of Hamilton challenges the Bermuda government's legislative actions converting it to a 'Quango' alleging deprivation of property without compensation and denial of protection of law under sections 1 and 13 of the Bermuda Constitution. The government aims to reform municipal governance for public benefit asserting rationalization and modernization of taxation and services. The court evaluates enforceability of constitutional protections proper scope of governmental control and the balance between municipal autonomy and national interest
2021
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
MAHESH SANNAPAREDDY et al v. THE COMMISSIONER OF BERMUDA POLICE SERVICE et al
Conflicts arising from the engagement of two attorneys with Chancery Legal former Attorney-General and Crown Counsel in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation into fraudulent medical practices
2019
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Commercial
Glendina PTY Limited & Others v. NKWE Platinum Ltd.
The case involves dissenting shareholders' (456 companies and individuals) application for fair value determination of their shares in NKWE Platinum Ltd. following an amalgamation. The company sought discovery from shareholders and additional security for costs. The court discussed the principles for discovery and security for costs in appraisal actions ultimately dismissing the company's applications for general discovery and additional security highlighting the disproportionality and the undue burden on shareholders.
2022
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Public Nuisance
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Perjury
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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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DRUG OFFENCES
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Possession of Controlled Drugs
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Possession with Intent to Supply
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Importation of Controlled Drugs
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VEHICLE & TRAFFIC OFFENCES
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Dangerous Driving
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Careless Driving
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Driving Without Insurance
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Speeding
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Vehicle Violations (General - lights, tyres, etc.)
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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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