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

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

Smith, Karen v Francois Lawerence

Application for custody and maintenance of children - wife - injunction or order against husband from entering matrimonial home - section 10(1)(a) (e), 20, 23(1)(a) and 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1989 - Declaration of Property Rights and division of "family home" - Section 2, 6(1)(c), 11, 13(3) and 14(1)(a) of the Property (Rights of Spouses) Act 2004 - Maintenance Act Section 5 and 14, - third party contribution to family home on behalf of one spouse.

Robinson, Juliet v Hospital [Spanish Town Region Management Board] et al

Surgery on patient - Caesarean Section - Sterilization -Duty of doctor/surgeon to inform patient of risks before and after medical procedure - to obtain patient's consent - to record treatment of patient - test of standard of care of medical practitioner - breach of duty of care - expert medical testimony - cross-examination by video link - R. 32 (1) (2) (3) of CPR 2002 - Sexual and Reproductive health and rights of women - The 1994 Cairo Declaration on Population and Development - Measure of Damages.

Bent, Shinellee (dece'd) (by her mother and next friend Kerron Merchant) v Hudson, Oneil et al

Application - Jurisdiction to hear claim – Claimant was not appointed personal representation of the deceased intestate estate. Application for mother and next friend of the deceased to be appointed guardian ad litem for deceased intestate – estate amendment to claim – doctrine of relation back.

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