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Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

PT Satria Tirtatama Energindo v. East Asia Company Limited and Bali Energy Limited

Dispute over share transfer of BEL to PT Satria Board meeting validity director's fiduciary duties registration of transfer with Bermuda Monetary Authority

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

In the Matter of IPOC Capital Partners Limited and others

Dispute over whether the MSA should be voided if companies are wound-up interpretation of legal obligations and rights under the Companies Act and the MSA resolution of procedural disputes regarding the court's order

2007

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

KEVIN WAKEFIELD SAMPSON -v- THE ESTATE OF NINA MAE JOELL ALBERT JOELL JR ESTATE OF CLIFFORD WAKEFIELD SAMPSON

Kevin Sampson the great-grandson of Dorothy Louise Sampson (the Testator) claims a ? interest in a property devised to him and the first defendant by the Testator subject to a life interest. The first defendant assumed exclusive possession after the life tenant's death and Sampson seeks a declaration of entitlement. The case involves mistakes about property ownership with Sampson learning of his interest in 2012. The defendants sought to strike out the claim primarily based on limitation defenses. The court considered whether Sampson could amend his claim to fit within exceptions to the limitation period focusing on mistakes and reasonable diligence in discovering them.

2016

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

David Saltus v. Michael Wellman

The case revolves around David Saltus' appeal against the refusal by the Magistrates Court to set aside a default judgment entered against him arguing that the delays were genuine and not intended to delay the matter and that there was sufficient evidence for the court's consideration

2017

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Natasha York v. Fiona Miller

Appellant imported 1430.7 grams of Cannabis for medical reasons struggling with seizures first-time offender pleaded guilty 12 months imprisonment with 9 suspended

2020

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

Criminal

Kenneth Williams v The Queen

Kenneth Williams was convicted on nine counts involving offences against a young female child. The trial was criticized for its excessive length and fragmented nature leading to an appeal on grounds including the mishandling of the trial by the magistrate and errors in law by the Supreme Court.

2020

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Family

RE: C (VARIATION OF ACCESS ORDER)

Summary of Mother applied for maintenance and access order in 2012 granted liberal access to Father. Access issues arose leading to multiple court interventions and an unexpected variation order in 2014 which the Mother appealed

2015

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Contract

Corporation of Hamilton v. The Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited

Dispute over the financial responsibility for relocating electrical infrastructure during a refurbishment project

2019

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

Gayle Ventures v Clarien Bank

Ventures sought to reopen her appeal against a possession order granted to Clarien for a mortgaged property alleging late disclosure of a document by Clarien and misrepresentation of facts by Clarien's counsel

2022

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Bidzina Ivanishvili et al v. Credit Suisse Life (Bermuda) Limited

Mismanagement and fraudulent activities by the Bank leading to significant financial losses for the plaintiffs

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Commercial

Phoenix Global Fund Ltd. & Phoenix Capital Reserve Fund Ltd. v. Citigroup Fund Services (Bermuda) Ltd. & The Bank of Bermuda Ltd.

The case involved indemnity costs application following a judgment on a complex commercial dispute related to contractual indemnities and the administration of funds. The court explored contractual agreements the conduct of the litigation and precedents on indemnity costs. Key issues included the honesty of valuations and disclosures made by the plaintiffs as well as the proper conduct of discovery.

2009

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

George Darrin Virgil v The Queen

Virgil convicted for conspiring to import and supply cannabis using iron plates shipment for concealment arrested with co-defendants sentenced to 10 years imprisonment

2016

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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EPHESIANS 6:16

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