LIVE STREAM:The Judiciary of Jamaica Strategic Business Plan Launch 2024


Vision 

A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

Mission

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

The Hon. Miss Justice Tricia Hutchinson (Ag.)

Gardner, Keith v Ogunsalu, Christopher

Application to set aside Default Judgment - Whether incorrect procedure adopted in applying for default judgment-defamation - Actionable remarks - Defences of merit.

Williams, Donnadeen v Den Jon and Pen Ge, Xin

Application to set aside - Substituted service - Enlargement of time - Overriding objective - Importance of time limits - Application to set aside without notice order - Whether insurance company has done enough to bring documents to insured's attention.

Kerr, Myrtle v Kerr, Patrick

Application for recovery of possession – Equitable estoppel – Licensee - Constructive trust – Beneficial interest – Representation – Reliance – Unconscionable detriment.

Reid, Herbert v Reid, Michelle Neita

Slip rule – Liberty to apply – Ambiguities or clarification – In what circumstances can a perfected order be altered – Set off – Can a court overrule the order of a court of concurrent jurisdiction

McCrae, Elsa v Lindo, Derrick

Dispossession by co-owner - Limitations of Actions Act - Factual possession - What constitutes animus possidendi.

Lindo, Sylvester George and Lindo, Lemuel Augustus v Brown, Angella

Civil Procedure – Claimant’s action for recovery of possession of land pursuant to 8.1(4)(b) - Defendant’s application for court order to consolidate claims pursuant to Rule 26.2 of Civil Procedure Rule – Whether there are common issues of fact and law – Registrar of Title to produce documents pursuant to Section 42 ROTA – Whether title of claimant was obtained by the fraud - Injunction against trespass – –– Whether dispute may continue on the Fixed Date Claim Form.

R v M and the Childrens Advocate

Family law – Application for legal guardianship of a minor – Declaration of paternity - Parens partriae - Removal of child outside of the jurisdiction – Ward of court - Welfare of the child Section 14 of the Children (Guardianship and Custody) Act.

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Covid-19

Emergency Matters

Emergency Matters

Matrimonial Proceedings

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028