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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Contract

Paul Rodrigues v. Kathryn Adams

Dispute over quality of swimming pool replastering services alleged poor workmanship and subsequent damages

2020

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Titan Petrochemicals Group Limited (Provisional Liquidators Appointed) and Section 99 of the Companies Act 1981

Application under Section 99 for leave to convene meetings of creditors to consider a scheme of arrangement note-holders right to vote as contingent creditors

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen vs Charles Johnson

Sufficiency of evidence nature of accident role of alcohol and speed

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Rodrigues v Clearwater Development Ltd.

Dispute over share valuation and refusal of various settlement offers

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

S.A.T. -and- K.A.C.T

The issues include maintenance payments contribution to child's education and living expenses and ownership of a BMW vehicle.

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

STIFTUNG SALLE MODULABLE and RUTLI STIFTUNG vs. BUTTERFIELD TRUST (BERMUDA) LIMITED

Dispute over funding for construction of an opera house in Lucerne commitment made by defendant to fund up to CHF 120 million whether contract formed under Swiss or Bermudian law if there were equitable claims termination of funding recovery of damages

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Raswant v. Centaur Ventures Ltd. and Others

Dispute over shareholding dilution financial mismanagement and lack of access to company information

2020

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Traffic

Fiona Miller (Police Sergeant) v Latasha Celestine

Latasha Celestine a police officer collided with motorcyclist Hadas Wolffe causing injuries and vehicular damage. The incident occurred under conditions of poor visibility due to sunlight. The Magistrates Court ruled no case to answer which was appealed by the prosecution.

2021

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Commercial

PricewaterhouseCoopers Bermuda v. Kingate Global Fund Ltd (in Liquidation) & Kingate Euro Fund Ltd. (in Liquidation)

The Funds acted as 'Feeder Funds' for Bernard Madoff's investment scheme leading to significant losses after his fraud was exposed. PWC audited the Funds over this period issuing unqualified opinions. The Funds' liquidators sought damages from PWC for negligence leading to legal battles over PWC's liability and the jurisdiction of Bermuda courts to issue winding-up orders and require document production from PWC.

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. Justis Iris

Justis Iris admitted to setting two vehicles on fire

2022

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Maatkari Tammery & Amenemhet Tammery v The Queen

Parents charged with manslaughter for neglect and failure to provide necessaries of life leading to their daughter's death due to malnutrition and medical neglect

2007

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Lisa S.A. v Leamington Reinsurance Company Ltd. and Avicola Villalobos S.A.

Dispute involving insurance premiums alleged fraud and procedural issues

2007

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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Hindsight law can make mistakes. Consider checking original case studies

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