Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Family
S v S (Access to Child Abroad - Jurisdiction)
The Appellant (Mother), residing in the UK with her 10-year-old child, challenged a Family Court ruling that continued to recognize Bermuda's jurisdiction over access matters. The child was born in Bermuda in 2000, but had lived abroad with the Mother since 2007. The Father sought an order requiring the Mother to pay 50% of access-related travel costs, arguing that Bermuda courts retained jurisdiction. The Family Court ruled in his favor, citing the original custody order issued in 2001. The Supreme Court had to decide if Bermuda retained jurisdiction despite the child's habitual residence abroad.
2011
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Divorce
P. T. v S. G.
The parties were married for over 10 years with no children divorce petition filed on 16 October 2010 Decree Nisi granted on 22 May 2020 ancillary relief application filed by Respondent on 3 June 2020 for interim payments including legal fees dispute over employment and income details of both parties impact of COVID-19 on employment and income
2020
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Commercial
BNY AIS Nominees Limited et al. v. Stewardship Credit Arbitrage Fund Ltd. Supreme of Bermuda
Investment funds managed by the Gottex Group sought a winding-up order against Stewardship Credit Arbitrage Fund Ltd. (the ?Fund?) due to alleged insolvency. The Plaintiffs had invested in the Fund through Class A shares, later attempting to redeem their investments. The Fund failed to pay the redemption sums, offering participation notes instead. The Plaintiffs argued that the Fund was commercially insolvent and sought the appointment of joint liquidators.
2008
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) on appeal from the Supreme Court of Bermuda
Constitutional
Wolda Salamma Gardner v The Director of Public Prosecutions and The Attorney-General
Gardner charged with premeditated murder of Malcolm Augustus on 25 December 2012 convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment with a 20-year tariff appeal against conviction dismissed appeal against sentence for murder 1 successful leading to retrial challenge to jury selection process under section 519(2) of the Criminal Code as unconstitutional
2022
Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Property
Wendell Hollis and Joseph C.H. Johnson v. Alexander Scrymgeour
John Scrymgeour advanced funds for the purchase of Greensleeves Cottage by forming a trust Interior Trust with his son Alex as the beneficiary to utilize Alex's Bermudian status. The property was intended for John's use until his death after which Alex was to inherit it. No loan documents were executed leading to a dispute on whether the funds were a loan or a gift to the trust.
2007
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Divorce
Sayed Begum Arshad v. Syed Arshad
The Wife filed for divorce and sought spousal and child maintenance after a 27-year marriage. The parties, both Indian citizens, had moved to Bermuda in 2004 for the Husband?s employment as an ophthalmologist. The Wife, a homemaker, sought financial provision after separation. The Court had to determine an appropriate maintenance order considering the Husband?s earnings and the Wife?s financial needs
2008
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Administrative
Tracey Elizabeth Roberts v. Immigration Appeal Tribunal
The case revolves around the applicant Tracey Elizabeth Roberts seeking to compel the Immigration Appeal Tribunal to determine her appeal for Bermudian Status which was granted after a court order but faced administrative silence regarding the formal conclusion of her appeal process
2013
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Manslaughter
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Murder
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Attempted Murder
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Harassment
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Stalking
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PUBLIC ORDER & ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
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Affray
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Violent Disorder
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Public Nuisance
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Perverting the Course of Justice
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Perjury
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Escape from Lawful Custody
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Misconduct in Public Office
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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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Voyeurism
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Sexual Exploitation of a Child
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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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Trafficking in Controlled Drugs
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Importation of Controlled Drugs
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Cultivation of Cannabis
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VEHICLE & TRAFFIC OFFENCES
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Dangerous Driving
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Careless Driving
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Driving Whilst Impaired (DUI / Alcohol or Drugs)
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Failing to Stop or Report an Accident
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Driving Whilst Disqualified
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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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Animal Cruelty
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