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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
2012HCV04738
Year
Neutral Citation
[2023] JMSC Civ 160
Date of Delivery

Civil Procedure – Whether claim can proceed where the enactment upon which the claim is premised is not stated – Whether Claimant’s statement of case is sufficient – Prejudice – Overriding Objective of the Court – Exclusion of Hearsay Document – Civil Procedure Rules 1.1; 8.7; 8.8; 8.9; 26.9 and 29.1

Family Law – Division of Property – Whether claim was made in time – Whether the Parties were in a common-law relationship – Whether the parties separated in 2007 or 2011 – Whether claim is to proceed under section 6 or 14 of Property (Rights of Spouses) Act – Nature and Tenure of Claim – Whether Claimant is entitled to 50% in the property – Monetary Contribution of Spouses – Indirect and Non-Monetary Contribution of Spouses – Lump Sum Payment – Credibility of the Parties – Documentary Evidence – Property (Rights of Spouses) Act sections 2; 6; 7; 11; 13 and 14