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A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

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To provide sound, timely judgements and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

Case Number
2014HCV04393
Year
Neutral Citation
[2024] JMSC Civ 60
Date of Delivery

Procedural defect – Whether originating pleadings signed by claimant – Whether the failure to sign certificate of truth in originating pleadings is fatal – Discretion of court pursuant to Rule 3.13 of the Civil Procedure Rules 2002, as amended – Whether claimant’s statement of case should be struck out. Negligence – Medical negligence – Nature of the duty of care of general practitioner – Duty of general practitioner to refer patient to specialist – Contributory negligence – Whether a patient owes a duty of care to himself to seek alternative medical attention if unsatisfied with his treatment and recovery – Credibility – Whether the general practitioner delayed in referring the patient to a specialist or whether the patient delayed in returning to see the general practitioner – Duty of doctor to inform patient of all relevant risks in treatment.