Criminal Cases
The Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Civil
WF (INTERVENER) (No. 1) v THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE and THE SENIOR MAGISTRATE FOR BERMUDA
Legal dispute over the right of WF and others to be represented by Chancery Legal Ltd. after a ruling on 2nd May 2019 by Assistant Justice Kiernan Bell restraining Chancery Legal from acting on behalf of WF and the patients. Subsequent appeals and stay applications regarding this ruling.
2019
The Supreme Court of Bermuda Civil Jurisdiction
Civil
Michael Pearman vs. Terry Fray and Kendaree Fray
summary of Dispute over ownership of a private roadway in St. David's Parish with the plaintiff seeking a declaration of fee simple interest or a right of way and damages for obstruction by the defendants. The defendants counterclaimed for an injunction and damages.
2017
COURT OF APPEAL (CIVIL DIVISION) ON APPEAL FROM Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Wanda Ann Pedro v The Attorney-General & Minister for Legal Affairs
Claims against Department of Child and Family Services and officers for misfeasance relating to child care proceedings initially including more defendants but later focused on DCFS via Attorney General based on allegations later particularized as misfeasance in public office
2021
The Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Civil
KEVIN WAKEFIELD SAMPSON JR -v- LIONEL EARLE JAMES ANDERSON THE ESTATE OF NINA MAE JOELL THE ESTATE OF CLIFFORD WAKEFIELD SAMPSON
Dorothy Louise Sampson owned 'Chula Vista' left life interest to Iva Anderson remainder to Lionel Earle James Anderson and Kevin Wakefield Sampson Jr. Post-Iva's death property was supposed to pass to Earle and Kevin. No vesting deed for Earle and Kevin. Earle in exclusive possession since 1988. Kevin unaware of Will's terms until 2012. Dispute over rightful inheritance.
2017
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Divorce
S v S
The Wife sought various forms of financial relief including maintenance for two children a variation of settlement for a trust (T Trust) and a property adjustment order for the former matrimonial home (FMH) which was transferred to a trust aiming to set aside this transfer under Section 41 Application. The Husband countered aiming to protect the FMH for the children by placing it into a trust arguing it wasn't a matrimonial asset for division. The court found the transfer was intended to defeat the Wife's ancillary relief claims and granted the application under Section 41 ordering the transfer set aside and costs on an indemnity basis to be borne by the Husband
2022
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Tatung Company v. Chunghwa Picture Tubes Limited
Tatung initiated proceedings against CPT over a financial agreement and guarantees seeking to enforce security interests in CPT Bermuda shares after CPT's default on loans. Interveners claiming against CPT due to a CRT cartel claim sought to intervene based on rights from a Writ they obtained. The court examined joinder principles the nature of shares as personal property and the authority of writs of fieri facias in Bermuda
2023
THE SUPREME COURT OF BERMUDA
Commercial
IN THE MATTER OF Z-OBEE HOLDINGS LIMITED AND IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1981
Company listed on HKSX in provisional liquidation since June 27 2014 seeking restructuring over winding-up filed own insolvency-based winding-up petition on February 7 2017 sought Bermuda JPLs for restructuring substantial creditor support for proposed restructuring Hong Kong Court adjourned its petition for Bermuda application
2017
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) on appeal from the Supreme Court of Bermuda
Criminal
Her Majesty the Queen v Chez Rogers
Offences occurred between August and September 2019 involving sexual activities and luring of a 13-year-old by a 19-year-old. Discovery through victim's cell phone led to arrest and guilty plea by Rogers.
2020
PROPERTY OFFENCES
PROPERTY OFFENCES
VIOLENT OFFENCES
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Assault (Common Assault, ABH, GBH)
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Wounding
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Robbery
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Kidnapping / Unlawful Confinement
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Manslaughter
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Murder
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Attempted Murder
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Threats to Kill
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Harassment
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Stalking
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Criminal Intimidation
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
PROPERTY OFFENCES
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
PROPERTY OFFENCES
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
PROPERTY OFFENCES
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.)
PROPERTY OFFENCES
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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