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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Femi Bada v. Capcar Enterprises Ltd.

Dispute over taxation of costs after a breach of contract claim involving temporary staff provision. Plaintiff claimed $237606; Defendant counterclaimed $38491 plus costs. Consent Order for Defendant's costs on an indemnity basis

2013

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

In the Matter of an Application for Information about a Trust

Trustee's duty to disclose trust information challenged due to an information control mechanism in the Trust Deed. The beneficiary with a significant interest in the Trust sought disclosure of Trust information which was restricted by the Trust Deed without the Protector's consent. The court examined the validity of such restrictions and the court's discretion to order disclosure.

2013

Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Trusts

ST JOHN S TRUST COMPANY (PVT) LIMITED v JAMES WATLINGTON et al.

Taxation of legal costs reasonableness and proportionality engagement of overseas counsel

2023

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

The Minister of Home Affairs and The Attorney General v. Michael Barbosa

Dispute over the amount of security and the order for costs in a constitutional case regarding belonging to Bermuda

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Constitutional

Wolda Salamma Gardner v. The Director of Public Prosecutions and The Attorney General

Challenge to jury selection under section 519(2) leading to perceived bias application for conviction set aside based on unconstitutional jury selection subsequent legislation amendment and its impact

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Adam John Gibbons and Ryan Heyrana v. Sean DeSilva

Dispute over a vessel's seaworthiness and refurbishment costs

2020

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Jeremiah Dill v The Queen

Jeremiah Dill convicted for Premeditated Murder and Using a Firearm based on eyewitness and forensic evidence gang-related motive

2020

Supreme Court of Bermuda Appellate Jurisdiction

Employment

IRC Sandys Ltd v. Eugenia Thomas

Dispute over termination without formal resignation letter tribunal's decision challenged

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

M. Arnault De Torquat & Luigi Barzini v. Aegean Services Limited

Plaintiffs allege owed commissions for introducing investment business to Harmony Capital Fund managed by the Defendant

2010

Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Commercial

Phoenix Global Fund Limited & Phoenix Capital Reserve Fund Limited v Citigroup Fund Services (Bermuda) Limited & The Bank of Bermuda Limited

The case involves the duties of administrators and custodians of investment funds specifically regarding investments made in breach of investment restrictions in the relevant prospectus

2009

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Everett Jahn Bean and Randolph Anthony Simons v The Queen

Interception of a cocaine shipment from Trinidad to Bermuda leading to the arrest of Bean and Simons

2014

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

Tracy Dean Woolridge v. Sharlene Isolia Stevens

Married on 17th September 1994 divorced on 15th April 2008. Husband's mother transferred property to him in 2000. Wife vacated the property in September 2007. Wife contributed to household and cared for Husband's mother and grandchild. Husband has rental income from property and admitted to spending money to prevent Wife from accessing it. Property was the matrimonial home. Wife seeks secure home and retirement needs alleges Husband has hidden assets.

2010

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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