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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.

Bennett, Sharon and Thomas, Charlene v Donaldson, Vivian et al

Agreement for sale of land  –Purchaser entering into possession for a period of time – Whether liable for interest on unpaid balance of purchase price or Mesne profits consequences of vendors remaining in possession thereafter – Specific performance

 - Whether vendors guilty of willful default.

Where vendor possession in default, But not willful,

Entitlement to rents and profits and not interest.

 

First Financial Caribbean Trust Company Limited (In Liquidation) v Howell, Delroy and Mitchell, Kenarthur et al

Company law – Insolvency– Private international law  – Appointment of liquidator in winding -up proceedings in foreign court - Claim filed by company for breach of fiduciary duty , contract and fraud prior to winding-up order – Locus standi of liquidator to continue proceedings - Whether need for letter of request from foreign court to Jamaican court seeking assistance – Inherent jurisdiction of the Court to recognize and assist liquidator – Form of recognition - Whether assistance necessary.

RBC Royal Bank (Jamaica) Limited (formerly RBTT Bank (Jamaica) Ltd. and RBC Royal Bank (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited formerly RBTT Bank Ltd. v Howell, Delroy

Civil practice and procedure - Application to set aside judgment in default of acknowledgment of service - Duties of registrar - Rules 9.2 (5), 9.3(1), 12.4, 13.2 and 13.3 of the Civil Procedure Rules - Time running in the long vacation - Whether judgment irregularly or regularly entered - Whether defendant has real prospect of successfully defending the claim - Points of law and construction of documents - Court not to conduct mini trial where points not straight forward - Loan agreements - All moneys clause - Guarantee and indemnity - Guarantor not merely surety but primary obligor.

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