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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Mid-Atlantic Bulk Carriers Ltd. v. Steven Dailey

Validity of guarantee execution economic duress sufficient consideration for guarantee

2020

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Jennifer Lindsey Calko v. Certain Barristers & Attorneys

Claimant alleged improper conduct by attorneys involved in her divorce aiding husband in misappropriating a business breaching Companies Act

2012

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

CLARIEN BANK v. ELIZABETH RUTH KEMPE

Mortgage default sale under market value pressure for guarantee during divorce

2017

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Wong Wen-Young v. Grand View Private Trust Company Limited et al.

Issues surrounding the authenticity and execution of a Power of Attorney and related documents crucial to the case with implications for control over assets

2020

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Ranae Patrice Cann vs. Mohsin Nasir and Bermuda Elite Athletic Strength Training Limited

Cann loaned Nasir $127000 under a promissory note. Nasir and BEAST faced a strike-out application by Cann alleging misrepresentation and unjust enrichment. Nasir admitted the debt offering judgment.

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Ironshore Insurance Ltd. & Anor v. MF Global Assigned Assets LLP & Anor

Plaintiffs seek to discontinue action in compliance with US Bankruptcy Court Order

2017

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Kenny McCarthy Dottin v Sheena Grace Eileen Dottin

Divorce partition of property not executed as ordered in 2015 children's welfare and trust for property

2019

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Jeffrey Lincoln MacLeod v. Bermuda Medical Specialities Group Ltd.

Dr. MacLeod claimed BMSG delayed his contract start leading to financial loss. BMSG argued conditions for contract start were not met by MacLeod.

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

St John s Trust Company (PVT) Limited v. James Watlington Glenn Ferguson Cabarita (PTC) Limited The Attorney General James Geoffrey Stephen Gilbert Medlands (PTC) Limited Conyers Dill & Pearman Limited

Apportionment of costs joint and several liability relevance of indemnities

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Royal Chemie International Ltd v. Barclays Bank PLC & Erste Abwicklungsanstalt

Dispute over the enforceability of a winding-up petition based on statutory demands under a syndicated loan agreement

2015

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Contract

Mexico Infrastructure Finance LLC v. The Corporation of Hamilton

MIF sued The Corporation of Hamilton to enforce a loan guarantee of $18 million for the failed Par-La-Ville hotel project. The Corporation of Hamilton initially accepted liability and entered a consent judgment but later sought to have it set aside, arguing that the guarantee was ultra vires (beyond its legal powers). The Supreme Court ruled that the Corporation lacked the legal authority to guarantee the loan, making the consent judgment unenforceable. The case was appealed by MIF.

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Kingate Global Fund Ltd et al v. The Bank of Bermuda Ltd (HSBC)

The case involved proprietary claims for repayment of share subscription monies totaling US$9 million. The judgment favored the respondents (defendants) and the plaintiff (Kingate Global Fund Ltd) sought a stay of execution pending appeal

2009

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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EPHESIANS 6:16

Hindsight law can make mistakes. Consider checking original case studies

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