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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
2007 HCV 04404
Year
Neutral Citation
[2013] JMSC Civ 134
Date of Delivery

CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FOR ALLEGED UNLAWFUL DETENTION OF PROPERTY (DETINUE) – PROOF OF MALICE – ELEMENTS OF TORT OF DETINUE – CONTRAST BETWEEN PARTICULARIZING CLAIM BASED ON VICARIOUS AS DISTINCT FROM PERSONAL LIABILITY – IMPORTANCE OF CAREFULLY PARTICULARIZING CLAIM AND DEFENCE RESPECTIVELY – RULE 8.9A AND 10.7 OF THE CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES (CPR) – EARNING OF INCOME BY ONE OF CLAIMANTS CONTRARY TO PERTINENT STATUTORY PROVISIONS – PUBLIC POLICY – MEASURE OF DAMAGES FOR DETINUE – BURDEN OF PROOF AS REGARDS MITIGATION OF DAMAGES