The Hon. Mr. Justice David Fraser

Application for Interim Order for return of seized car which was security for a loan – Order sought would contain both mandatory and prohibitory aspects – Construction of Loan Agreement and Bill of Sale – Factors to be taken into account in determining whether or not to grant order

Application for Judgment in the Form of Declaratory Relief – Whether Defendant/respondent to be given extension of time to plead the Limitation of Actions Act as a defence – Whether Supreme Court can extend time limited by the Court of Appeal

Motor vehicle accident – Determination of Liability – Assessment of Damages

Motor vehicle accident – Determination of Liability – Contributory Negligence must be specifically pleaded for defendants to benefit from it as a defence – Assessment of Damages

Application for Custody – Governing principle: the welfare of the child is the first and paramount consideration – Impact of allegations of sexual molestation, substance abuse and physical violence on the determination of the best interests of the child – Application for Maintenance – Validity of post-nuptial Agreements – Whether proceeds from Trust in respect of which defendant is not the settlor, but is one of a number of beneficiaries, should be included in defendant’s means for the purpose of determining his capacity to pay maintenance

Motor vehicle accident – Determination of liability – Contributory Negligence – Quantum of Damages

Assessment of Damages – Claimant’s son unlawfully shot and killed by police – Claim for Damages under the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, the Fatal Accidents Act, for General Damages, Exemplary Damages and for Constitutional redress.

Assessment of Damages – Personal Injury – Proof of Special Damages
Amendment to Particulars of Claim after close of evidence and submissions, but before judgment

Service out of the Jurisdiction – CPR Part 7
Forum non conveniens – CPR rule 9.6 – Principles to be applied