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.

2018

Simms, Aldith v Gordon, Howard

Civil practice and procedure - Breach of building contract - Expressed and implied terms of contract - Whether work done in workmanlike manner - Measure of damages for breach of building contract.

Walcott, Niecko Ortago v Clayton, Lloyd and Crooks, Jasmine

Civil practice & procedure - Negligence - Motor vehicle accident - Personal injury - Whether the Claimant was contributorily negligent - Respective duties of driver and pedestrian - Standard of care of driver to child road user -  Assessment of damages

Spencer, Mavis v Hansle, Dennis and Hansle, Petal

Oral Contract for Sale of land – Section 4 of the Statute of Frauds – Deposit made to Vendor – Receipt issued for deposit – Whether receipt sufficient act of part performance – Whether consideration has wholly failed – Promissory Estoppel – Forfeiture of Deposit – Innocent /Negligent/Fraudulent misrepresentation – Caveat against Dealings – Evidence – How to deal with issue of credibility.

Pages

Covid-19

Emergency Matters

Emergency Matters

Matrimonial Proceedings

Customer Service

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028