2014

Contract- Sale of Land- Time of the Essence - Whether Special Conditions require notice of breach and of intention to terminate - Whether vendor in breach of contract.

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

Notice Application for Court Orders - Costs – Who is successful party in prior Notice of Application for Court Orders – Judicature (Supreme Court) Act – Rule 64 of Civil Procedure Rules (Amended) 2006.

Injunction - Inquiry as to damages

Damages - Assessment of damages – Defendant’s defence limited to quantum – Whether Claimant’s arthritis/spondolysis asymptomatic – Whether accident worsened his condition

Assessment of Damages

Appeal - Bail appeal from refusal by Resident Magistrate - Principles applicable - Reasons for refusal