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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
2006 HCV 03983
Year
Neutral Citation
[2019] JMSC Civ. 172
Date of Delivery

Claim for damages for negligence – Occupiers’ liability – Application to strike out claim – application for summary judgement – Ancillary claim – Application to strike out – Distinction between application for summary judgment and application to strike out claim on the ground that the claimant’s statement of case discloses no reasonable grounds for bringing a claim – Distinction between application for summary judgment and application for default judgment – Ancillary claimant’s statement of case not verified by a certificate of truth – Whether ancillary claimant’s statement of case should be struck out for failure to verify same with certificate of truth – Need for court to sparingly exercise discretion to strike out – Claimant injured as a consequence of defective chair on the defendant’s premises.

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028