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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
SU 2019 CV 04326
Year
Neutral Citation
[2021] JMFC Full 1
Date of Delivery

Constitutional law – Breach of right to a fair trial within a reasonable time – Delay
in judgment being delivered – Impossibility of judgment being lawfully delivered
the Judge having retired – Whether a retrial ought to be ordered – Burden of
proof as regards whether a retrial ought to be ordered – Remedies – Whether
compensation ought to be awarded to the claimant as damages arising from the
breach – Assessment of sum to be awarded – Whether award can include
damages and costs in original claim – Charter of Fundamental Rights and
Freedoms (Constitution Amendment) Act, 2011, section 16(2) – The appropriate
costs order to be made in respect of this claim – Civil Procedure Rules, 2002, rule
64.6 (3) and 64.6 (4) (b) and (d)

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