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To provide sound, timely judgements and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

Wood, Sandy Marie v ARC Manufacturing Company Limited, Lackie Horne, Charlotte Alexander and the Attorney General of Jamaica

Application to strike out a claim - Whether summary judgment is applicable to a claim for Defamation - The Defamation Act, 2013 and the limitation period created by the Act, the court’s power to extend the limitation period under the Defamation Act ,2013 - Whether the court has authority to extend the time for an applicant to challenge the court’s jurisdiction to hear a claim, breach of the implied term of trust and confidence in a contract of employment and the jurisdiction of the court to determine claims for breach of trust and confidence and wrongful dismissal

Lawrence, Shanan v Branch Development Limited Trading as Iberostar Rosehall Beach and Spa Resort

Application challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear the claim - Whether the failure of the Claimant to serve the prescribed notes to the Defendant and form of defence with the claim form during the life of the claim is a nullity - Whether amendments made after the expiration of the limitation period should be permitted to stand - The duty of a litigant to pursue his claim and to take all reasonable steps to secure a date for the hearing of the application - The requirement to file an application and a supporting affidavit simultaneously.

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