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Family Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Samuel Andrew Banks v. Simon Storey and Deirdre Storey

Neighborhood dispute over property boundaries trespass and nuisance

2022

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

IN THE MATTER OF THE X TRUSTS

Dispute on the scope of Protectors powers in the administration and restructuring of the X Trusts specifically whether Protectors have a 'Wider View' discretion or a 'Narrower View' role in consenting to Trustees' decisions

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Josette Trott v. Kauwanda Tomlinson

Landlord served notice to vacate to tenant deemed undesirable tenant contested jurisdiction of Magistrates Court Supreme Court agreed indicating matter should be referred to Tribunal

2016

Court of Appeal (Civil Division) on appeal from Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Titan Petrochemicals Group Limited v. Sino Charm International Limited

Titan failed to honor bond payments to Sino Charm leading to a winding-up petition based on alleged siphoned funds for bond purchase through fraudulent transactions

2021

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Marco Tavares v Minister of National Security

Marco Tavares, a Portuguese national, appealed the Immigration Appeal Tribunal?s decision upholding the Minister of National Security's refusal to grant him indefinite leave to remain in Bermuda under Section 25 of the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956. Tavares argued that the Minister failed to consider his right to family life under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), as his wife and children were British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) born in Bermuda. The Supreme Court upheld the IAT?s decision, ruling that the Minister had properly considered family circumstances and that Article 8 did not require granting indefinite leave.

2020

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

KLM vs. RPSMM

Long-term marriage separation in 2014 mental health challenges of the husband jointly owned business and properties

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Immigration

Kenneth Dill Jr vs. The Chief Immigration Officer

Kenneth Dill Jr appealed against a Decision Notice imposing a $35000 penalty for employing individuals without work permits for Bella Bella Nail Salon and Changes Beauty Salon

2016

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

Adria Aktiengesellschaft v The Government of the Republic of Sudan and Sudan-ReN Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited

Adria entered into a consultancy agreement with N-ReN related to the construction and operation of fertilizer plants in Sudan involving promissory notes debts shares and rights to arbitrate under related agreements. The Crown disclaimed its rights to N-ReN's property leading Adria to seek vesting of the property. The court ruled Adria did not have a proprietary interest in the property dismissing the application.

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Immigration

Marco Tavares and Paula Tavares vs. The Minister of Home Affairs The Governor The Attorney-General

The Tavares long-term residents without Bermudian status challenged employment restrictions and delays in indefinite residency/naturalisation applications

2017

The Court Of Appeal For Bermuda

Criminal

HARRON LEE EVANS v THE QUEEN

Harron Lee Evans convicted for wounding with intent willful damage and having an offensive weapon sentenced to concurrent imprisonment terms

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Sharon Smith v The Queen

Smith convicted for importing and possessing cannabis resin; claimed she was unknowingly transporting it; challenged good character consideration and sought admission of fresh evidence

2013

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

THE QUEEN v. KIMMISHA PERINCHIEF and JERMAINE BUTTERFIELD

Respondents convicted for conspiracy to import and supply cannabis Butterfield also for money laundering. Acquitted on other charges. Sentenced to 2 years imprisonment Crown and Perinchief appealed sentences

2018

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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