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.

2016

Re: Shaw Park

Application to modify restrictive covenant - Whether modification injures the persons entitled to the benefit of the restriction - Whether modification changes
the character of the neighbourhood - Whether the existence of the covenant impedes reasonable use of the land.

Re: Robert Charles Morrision

Intestates’ Estate and Property Charges Act – Definition of Spouse – Meaning of Cohabitation in law as if husband and wife – The relevant factors used to test cohabitation - Validity of copy will - Part 11.18 of the Civil Procedure Rules- Application to set aside Orders – Delay and Prejudice

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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