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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.

Johnson, Karen v Robinson-Lewise, Michelle

Tort – Negligence – Motor Vehicle Collision – Whether Driver of Motor Vehicle Liable for Collision.
Tort – Negligence – Contributory Negligence – Motor Vehicle Collision – Whether or not Pedestrian Caused or Contributed to the Collision by Stepping into Path of Motor Vehicle.
Road Traffic Act (1938) – ss 51 and 95.
Road Traffic Act – Road Code 1987 – Part 1 Rules 1, 2, and 4 – Duty of Pedestrians When Using the Road.

Maitland, Beverlyn v Maitland, Dennis

Civil Procedure Rules, R. 20.4 – Application to amend defence – Whether defence has a reasonable prospect of success – Rule 26.1(d); rule 10.5; Rule 69.3 - Application to strike out defence – Whether the defence should be struck out for failing to comply with the requirements of the CPR – Defamation Act, S. 20(3) – Whether the defence of truth has reasonable prospect of success.

Watson, Marva v The Attorney General of Jamaica

Civil Procedure - Rules 29.11, 26.8, 27.6 (2) AND 12.3 of the Supreme Court of Jamaica Civil Procedure Rules 2002 - Application for Relief from Sanctions – Failure to file and serve witness statement within the time ordered in keeping with rule 29.11 of the CPR - Whether the application was made promptly - Whether a defendant has a right to oppose the application for relief from sanction in light of rule 12.3 of the CPR.

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