LIVE STREAM: Phillip Paulwell V Attorney General of Jamaica


Vision 

A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

Mission

To provide sound, timely judgments and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

The Hon. Mr. Justice David Batts

Smith, Ivan (Administrator of Estate Kathleen Elfreda Chambers Smith) v CDF Scaffolding & Building Equipment Ltd, and Chambers, Owen et al

Company Law  Majority shareholder deceased – Minority shareholders vote to increase shares – Locus standi of legal personal representative – Irregularities in accounts – Whether notice of meeting called to increase shares and/or offer of new shares should be served on legal personal representative-Section 213A Companies Act-Section 212 Companies Act - Rectification of Register of Shares - Whether Damages applicable.

Fritz, Darnel v Collins, John

Mortgage – Whether fraud or undue influence – Limitation of Actions Act – Whether applicable to Statutory Power of Sale - Whether duty of Mortgagee to satisfy self of mental competence of the person executing the mortgage.

Tewani Limited v Tikal Limited (Trading as Super Plus Food Stores)

Lease - Registration of Titles Act - Whether unregistered lease for ten years enforceable - Whether new owner can enforce lease against original tenant - Whether tenancy terminated or surrendered - Whether tenant liable for unpaid rent – Whether new owner accountable for deposit.

Watson, Christopher v Tankweld Limited

Negligence - Causation - Defence as to quantum- Assessment of damages – Claimant survives an aeroplane accident – Injuries to his face, arms, legs and back – Post traumatic stress disorder – Permanent pain – Whether pain attributable to physical injury or psychogenic

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