LIVE STREAM: Annual Assize Service 2024


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.

The Hon. Miss Justice Yvonne Brown

Ernest Smith & Co (A Firm); Smith, Ernest; Smith, Nesta-Clair et al Consolidated with Thompson, Hugh and The Attorney General of Jamaica

Constitutional law - Right to a fair hearing within a reasonable time- Delay/impossibility of a judgment being delivered - Reasonable time guarantee- Remedies for breach of the section 16(2) right – Damages - Measure of damages - Whether summary assessment of the nominate torts would be an appropriate remedy – Costs - Costs thrown away – Section 16(2) the charter of fundamental rights and freedom

Silvera, Donald Rose et al v Curtis, Alphanso

Whether Agreement was Joint Venture or Tenancy – Whether Defendant entitled to Compensation for Infrastructural Works, Buildings, Loss of Income and Profit
Seon Hanson instructed by Abendema & Abendema for the 1st Claimant.
William Hines instructed by Robinson, Phillips & Whitehorne for the Defendant
Heard: 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th November, 2017, 1st and 27th December, 2017

Pages

Covid-19

Emergency Matters

Emergency Matters

Matrimonial Proceedings

Customer Service

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028