Richards, Constantine v The Transport Authority and The Attorney General of Jamaica
Detinue - Conversion - Negligence - Assault and battery - Claimant operating his vehicle unlawfully – Elements of torts claimed for – Whether claimant met his burden of proof – Section 33 of the Constabulary Force Act.
J. S. (A minor who sues by his next friend Paula Dixon) v Williams, Wesell
Assessment of Damages – Damages for Negligence – Quantum of Damages – Fractures to Left and Right Femurs – Mild Brain Injury – Degloving Injury to Eyelid – No PPD assessed – Unable to Play Football or Contact Sports – Impact on Male Child – Medical Practitioners Referencing PPD as a Percentage – Whether Acceptable in a Claim Outside of Workman’s Compensation.
Knott Francis Eventures Limited v MC Prime Shine Corporate Touch Limited
Civil procedure – Breach of contract - Whether the Defendant is in breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment - Trespass to property - Trespass to goods - Whether the Defendant is liable for conversion - Non-payment of rent.
Community and Workers of Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union Limited v Chamers,Al, Lascynth Chambers and Evett Hyatt
Civil procedure – Whether the Claimant disbursed the full sum of the loan- Whether the Claimant failed to act in good faith and/or was negligent in the exercise of its power of sale- Measure of damages - Whether market value or forced sale value relevant in calculation of damages - When is the set-off to be done.