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LIVE STREAM: Swearing-in Ceremony for Judges of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court for Easter Term 2026  

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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
SU2022CV00955
Year
Neutral Citation
[2026] JMSC Civ 59
Date of Delivery

rust – Disputed property ownership – Whether the legal ownership of the Fort Charles property registered in the joint names of the claimant and the defendant is held on trust for the claimant - Whether the claimant intended to make a gift of purchase of half share in the property to the defendant – Whether legal ownership of the Toyota Wish Motor car registered in the joint names of the claimant and the defendant is held on trust for the claimant - Whether the claimant intended to make a gift of purchase of half share in the Toyota Wish Motor car to the defendant – Presumption of resulting trust – Presumption of advancement – Constructive trust – Common intention deduced from parties’ words and course of dealings – Deceit and misrepresentation – “Clean hands” principle of equity – Whether apportionment of shares in the property and motor car as between the claimant and respondent is necessary – Whether the claimant should be declared as being sole owner of the disputed property and motor car