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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 2023 CV 02935
Year
Neutral Citation
[2025] JMSC Civ 22
Date of Delivery

Civil procedure – Striking out – Application to strike out claimant’s statement of case – Whether the claimant’s statement of case ought properly to be struck out – The approach of the court in dealing with an application to strike out – Whether the claimant has sufficiently particularized the claim – Whether the claimant’s statement of case as framed constitutes an abuse of the process of the court – Whether the claimant’s statement of case is prolix, frivolous and vexatious and without merit – Whether the claimant’s statement of case discloses any reasonable grounds for bringing the claim Whether a crown servant may be sued in his or her official capacity – Whether any proceedings shall lie against the crown in respect of anything done or omitted to be done while discharging any responsibility of a judicial nature or in connection with the execution of judicial process Burden – Burden of proof – Standard – Standard of proof – Crown Proceedings Act, sections 2 and 3(5), Civil Procedure Rules, 2002, rules 8.7, 8.9(1), 26.3(1), and 59.2(1)