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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.

Fitz Jackson v Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited

Civil Procedure – Application for extension of time to file Application for Leave to Appeal - Application for Leave to Appeal – Whether Court had jurisdiction to grant summary judgment to party without application – Whether Court improperly exercised jurisdiction to award costs against unsuccessful litigant in matter having a public interest – Application for stay of proceedings – Court of Appeal Rules [2002] (the CAR) – The Court of Appeal Amendment Rules [2025] Rule 1.8 (2) – The Court of Appeal Rules [2002], Rule 1.8(1), Rule 1.8 (7) – Bills of Exchange Act (BEA), S.

Austin, Dale v The Public Service Commission, The Attorney General of Jamaica and Marlene Aldred

Constitutional Law – Judicial Review – Legality of an Accountability Agreement – Constitutionality of Regulation 14(2) of the Public Service Regulations – Whether the actions of the 1st and 3rd defendants were tainted with illegality, irrationality or procedural impropriety – Right to Make Representations and Review Documentation – Obligation to Give Reasons – Legitimate Expectation – Bias – Breach of Constitutional Right to Equality Before the Law – Constitutional Damages – Costs – The Constitution of Jamaica sections 125 and 127 – The Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedom section 13(3

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