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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Anthony Charles Burgess v. Olive Lenora Burgess-Salina and Gaynelle Peniston Williams

Dispute over family property failure to comply with loan agreement subsequent repossession by mortgagee and counterclaim for damages

2016

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. Ehbony Allen

Ehbony Allen was acquitted after the judge directed the jury due to an error in the indictment's wording regarding the intent to burn Natasha Morris with gasoline on 24th December 2017. A retrial was ordered due to legal errors for which the Crown was not responsible

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Bentley Friendly Society v Director of Transport Control Department

Friendly society providing motor insurance legality under 1943 Act and 1868 Act

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Human Rights

Ahmed Troy Caines v. The Public Service Commission The Department of Human Resources Winifred Fostine-Desilva Minister of Finance

Ahmed Troy Caines a senior customs officer since 1983 alleged discrimination in promotion processes within the Customs Department

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Employment

Elbow Beach Hotel Bermuda v. Heidi Lynam

Employee dismissed after erroneously receiving another worker's pay claimed unfair dismissal citing health complaints were the real dismissal reason

2016

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Family

RE C (ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD MAINTENANCE ORDERS)

Appellant appeals two orders from Family Court for enforcement of child maintenance by imprisonment for default of payment without adequate enquiry into means or consideration of other sanctions. Appeals relate to orders dated 24th March 2017 and 7th July 2017

2017

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

B v Y

The case focused on whether the Supreme Court could issue orders under section 36O of the Children Act 1998 for the return of a child to Bermuda and if the Petitioner fulfilled the duty of full and fair disclosure

2020

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Bermuda Life Insurance Company Limited v. June Sandra Louise Robinson and Ralph Robinson

The case involves a dispute over mortgage repayments and arrears on a property mortgaged by June and Ralph Robinson to Bermuda Life Insurance Company Limited. The dispute centers around the actual figure of monthly repayments and the total sum owed with the Plaintiff seeking possession of the property and payment of arrears while the Defendants contend the repayment figures and seek a stay of execution and a chance to refinance or buy the property at market value.

2017

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Robert George Green Moulder v. Messrs. Cox Hallett Wilkinson (A Firm) Stephen P Cook Michael Alan Cranfield Paul Jeremy Slaughter Janet Murray Slaughter

summary of Dispute over land boundary and access rights leading to several lawsuits involving claims of adverse possession conveyance based on such possession and subsequent development disputes

2010

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Ze Menefeskiduse Selassie v The Queen

Selassie convicted of pre-meditated murder sentenced to life with 35 years before parole argued against the constitutionality of fixed parole terms

2011

The Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Commercial

NG PUI LUNG v CY FOUNDATION GROUP LIMITED and LUCK CONTINENT LIMITED

The Plaintiff, an independent director of CY Foundation Group Ltd., filed proceedings to challenge the company?s decision to delay its 2010 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The 2nd Defendant, Luck Continent Ltd., argued that the delay was a bad-faith tactic by the Cheng faction to prevent them from voting out certain directors. The Court ordered the company to proceed with the AGM. However, at the AGM, the company refused to count Luck Continent?s votes, effectively disregarding the court?s previous order. Luck Continent applied for judicial relief to enforce its voting rights.

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Constitutional

David Middleton v. Director of Public Prosecutions

Rape and murder of Rebecca Middleton in 1996 no conviction for murder or sexual assault judicial review of DPP's decision not to prosecute for sexual assault

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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