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

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
SU2023CV00639
Year
Neutral Citation
[2026] JMSC Civ 41
Date of Delivery

Negligence - Internal inconsistency in pleadings - Liability for motor vehicle collision - Whether loss of earnings should be awarded in the absence of effort to obtain proof of employment and pre-accident earnings - Maximum Medical Improvement not reached - Assessment of damages for pain and suffering and loss of amenities where evidence of disability rating not accepted - Handicap on the labour market - Future medical care - Property damage claimed as general damages - Whether interest payable on award for property damage and future pecuniary loss - Defendants served with claim on different days - Unified date of service in fixing interest period for general damages