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Vision 

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

Mission

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

Bennett, Hugh and Bennett, Jacqueline v Williams, Michael

Application for extension of time to file defence - Need to also obtain extension of time to file acknowledgement of service - Neglect of Attorney in failing to file defence in time - Failure of applicant to offer any explanation for failure to file acknowledgement of service - Filing of counterclaim and ancillary claim - 'ancillary claim' defined in rules of court as including 'counterclaim' - Factors to be considered by court in deciding whether to grant an extension of time for filing defence - Length of delay - Reasons for delay - prejudice to claimant - Whether proposed defence has a r

VRL Operations Limited v National Water Commission, Attorney General of Jamaica, National Works Agency, Jose Cartellone Construcciones Civiles, S.A. et al (2)

Civil Practice and Procedure -Application for Court Orders – Expert witness – Application to disqualify expert witness – “Misconduct” of administrative attorney-at-law – Part 32 of Civil Procedure Rules 2002, (Amended) 2006

Hamilton, Marilyn v United General Insurance Company Ltd.

Employment Law - Whether claimant introduced pirated software into defendant’s environment - Whether the claimant was wrongfully dismissed - Whether Addis v Gramophone precludes award for breach of trust and confidence - Loss of advantage on labour market-stigmatization - Claim for anxiety and depression - Whether failure to mitigate reasonable - What constitutes reasonable notice to terminate - Entitlement under pension scheme - Whether employee entitled to employer’s contribution upon termination of contract - Defamation

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