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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.

Valley Slurry Seal (Caribbean) Limited and Lewis, Earl v Valley Slurry Seal Company and Reed, Jeffrey

Company law - derivative action - Section 212 of the Companies Act - Need to seek court’s leave - Want of jurisdiction without leave - Service on defendants abroad - Need for strict compliance with rules – Rules  11.15, 9.6, 7.7 and 5.12 of the CPR - Civil practice and procedure - Striking out-rule 26.3 of the CPR.

McFarlane, Violet, Campbell, Igol v Eugster, John, Eugster, Kathleen et al

Adverse possession - Individual claims to possession of many distinct portions of land within large expanses of registered land - Section 3, 30 of limitation of actions act - claim to over 12 years possession but no application to become registered under section 85 of registration of titles act - registered ownership of land changing - Section 68,70,71,85,161 of registration of titles act - When does time begin to run - Conclusiveness and indefeasibility of registered title - Meaning of "subsequent operation of any satute of limitation"

 

Air Jamaica Limited v Stuarts Travel Service Limited and J.F Stuart et al

Application to make provisional charging order final principles involved – Whether charging order in relation to land must inevitably lead to writ of execution in the form of order for sale of land – Whether judgment creditor must seek the courts permission to apply for provisional charging order when over six years have passed since entry of judgment – what comprises judgment debt

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