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.

2017

Reidy, Pamela Young-Torres, Joni (Administrator Estate Karl Young)

Interim Injunction - Essence of claim is to be declared spouse, evidence of being single not provided; factual dispute as to whether deceased and applicant were ‘living together’ up to his death as if in law they were man and wife; although not physically ‘living together’; whether serious issue to be tried; whether damages adequate remedy; preservation of status quo.

Samuels, Raymond v Chevron Caribbean SRL

Contract -  Breach of Contract – Section 2 (1)(a) and (b) Employment (Termination and Redundancy Payments) Regulations 1974 – Calculation of Redundancy Payment – What is considered Normal Wages – Implied contractual terms

Taylor, Blandford v Jeffers, Marie

Estoppel - Elements of Proprietary Estoppel – Evaluation of Credibility – How to treat with issues of fact in estoppel – Family Dispute as to beneficial ownership of land – Claimant’s entitlement to property based on contribution.

Lemard, Duhane v Key Insurance Company Limited

Breach of Contract - Application to strike out statement of claim – Whether the court has jurisdiction to hear matter – Insurance policy – Applicability of arbitration clause.

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028