Watson, Alvin v Passport Immigration & Citizenship Authority and the Attorney General of Jamaica

CIVIL PROCEDURE: Applications by the claimant and 2nd defendant for relief from sanctions, arising from the respective parties having failed to file and serve witness statements within the time ordered by the court - Whether the 2nd defendant’s application for relief, filed, is supported by evidence on affidavit - Whether the 2nd defendant’s application for relief was filed promptly - Whether the party in default, the 2nd defendant, generally complied with all other relevant rules, Practice Directions, orders and directions - Whether the failure to comply was unintentional - Whether there is a good explanation for the failure to comply - Whether the claimant’s application for relief was filed promptly - Whether the claimant generally complied with all other relevant rules, Practice Directions, orders and directions - Claimant’s non-compliance with unless order resulting in statement of case being struck out - Civil Procedure Rules 26.8(1), (2) & (3), 27.8(1) & (2) and 27.11 and Practice Direction No. 8 of 2020