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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
2015HCV04585
Year
Neutral Citation
[2019] JMSC Civ 134
Date of Delivery

Civil procedure – Application to set aside default judgment pursuant to rule 13.2 of the Civil Procedure Rules – Claim commenced by way of fixed date claim form – No proof of service of fixed date claim form – Claim form and particulars of claim subsequently filed with the same claim reference number and served – Application to convert proceedings to claim form filed but not determined – Application to enter judgment in default filed and heard – Whether default judgment entered in respect of claim form is irregular – Whether good explanation provided for the failure to file a defence – Whether defendant demonstrated that he has a real prospect of successfully defending the claim.