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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 2021 CV 01036
Year
Neutral Citation
[2026] JMSC Civ 93
Date of Delivery

Negligence – Medical negligence – The duty of care owed by a medical practitioner to a patient – Patient admitted at hospital over a period of six days – Patient died while admitted in hospital – Whether the medical practitioners attached to the hospital owed a duty of care to the patient – Whether the medical practitioners attached to the hospital breached that duty of care – Whether the medical practitioners attached to the hospital used all proper professional skill, care, competence and diligence during their investigation, diagnosis, management and treatment of the patient – Causation – Foreseeability of damage – Remoteness of damage Damages – Damages for Psychiatric Injuries, Psychiatric Shock and Mental Distress for Secondary Victims – Quantum of Damages – The Fatal Accidents Act, sections 2, 3, 4 and 5, The Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, sections 2 and 3