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.

2012

Gordon, Berrington v Commissioner of Police

 

 Application for judicial review – Rehearing by decision maker of previous decision – Breach of duty of fairness – What fairness demands when there is a rehearing - Legitimate expectation – Whether damages can be awarded for unlawful administrative action.

Giguere, Martin v Government of the United States of America and Commissioner of Correctional Services

Extradition – proceedings before magistrate – Duty of magistrate – Test for committal – Whether magistrate obliged to conduct meaningful judicial proceedings – Need for proceedings to be conducted fairly – Whether arrest in good faith - Extradition – Delay in making request – Meaning of unjust or oppressive – Habeas corpus application – Review of order for committal – Role of the reviewing court – Whether to discharge from custody.

COK Sodality Co-operative Credit Union Limited v Intertrade Finance Corporation Limited Consolidated with FSC

Company Law- Law of Trusts-Financial Services Commission Act- FSC assuming temporary management of institution carrying on both securities and cambio business-applying for stay of proceedings commenced against institution- subsequent filing of Winding Up Petition by the FSC- cambio operation-whether trust arises when moneys paid for particular purpose not fulfilled- whether funds become assets of insolvent company or whether impressed with a trust -Methods of Distribution of assets when assets insufficient to fulfil all claims-Bills of Exchange Act-dishonoured cheques-liquidated dam

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028