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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.

Spencer, Mavis v Hansle, Dennis and Hansle, Petal

Oral Contract for Sale of land – Section 4 of the Statute of Frauds – Deposit made to Vendor – Receipt issued for deposit – Whether receipt sufficient act of part performance – Whether consideration has wholly failed – Promissory Estoppel – Forfeiture of Deposit – Innocent /Negligent/Fraudulent misrepresentation – Caveat against Dealings – Evidence – How to deal with issue of credibility.

Dixon, Jennifer (Administrator Ad Litem of the Estate of Barrington Dixon, deceased v Runte, Angella et al

Sale of land - Undated contract for sale of land between claimant and first defendant - Prior agreement for sale of land between the first defendant and second defendant – Undated contract repudiated by first defendant – Caveat entered by claimant –Whether claimant entitled to specific performance - Caveat entered by second defendant prior to signing of agreement for sale between claimant and first defendant – Claimant’s claim for specific performance – Whether statute-barred - Whether claimant entitled to order for adverse possession – The Limitation of Actions Act - Laches – whether claim

Patrick-Gardner, Deborah v Mendez and Public Service Commission

Administrative law - Judicial review - Constitutional relief - The Public Service - Compulsory retirement - Retirement on the grounds of re-organization redeployment - Whether public servant has the right to be heard prior to compulsory retirement - Whether the Judicature (Supreme Court) (Amendment) Act, 2016 is unconstitutional - Separation of powers - Jamaica (Constitution) Order in Council, 1962 - The Pensions Act - The Public Service Regulations, 1961 - Locus standi - Certiorari - Order of prohibition - Permanent injunction - Damages in public law - Declarations.

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