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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.

Case Number
2015HCV02137
Year
Neutral Citation
[2016]JMSC Civ.157
Date of Delivery

Claim for declaration of title based on adverse possession – Ancillary claim filed by defendants against claimant and seeking recovery of possession of property and damages for trespass – Application for entry of summary judgment and for recovery of possession – Claimant in actual occupation of property – Defendants are registered title holders of said property – Defendants purchased said property without actual notice of claimant then having been in actual occupation of said property – Constructive notice of claimant’s occupation of said property – Whether defendants obtained registered title to said property subject to the claimant’s occupancy of same – Effect of claimant’s registered title in relation to claimant’s occupancy of said property – Whether defendants ought to be awarded summary judgment