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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.

Pinnock, Fritz and Ruel Reid v Crooks, His Honour Chester, Chief judger of Parish Courts

Judicial review - Application  - The Civil Procedure Rules R. 56.1(1)(a),  (c)(2), 56.2(1), (2)(a), 56.3(1) (2) (3) (4). 56.4(1)(4)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12), 56.5, 56.6(1) - Test for leave - Test for apparent bias - Conflict of interest - Fundamental right to a fair hearing - Section  16 - Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedom of Constitution

Morris, John W. v Radio Jamaica Limited and Johnson, Latoya

Defamation - Meaning of words - Ordinary and natural meaning – Defences –
Justification -Truth - Reynolds Privilege - Public interest- Apology - Mitigation of
Damages - Quantum of Damages- Interest on Damages - Costs - Defamation Act
2013, SS. 12 14, 15, 20, 23, 24, 30 - Evidence (Special Measures) Act, 2012 - Cross-
Examination of Journalist by video link

Worldwise Partners Limited and Strachan, Noel v Financial Services Commission

Cease and Desist Order – Section 68(b), (IB) Securities Act, 1993 – Financial
Service Commission Act, 2001, sections 2,3, 6, 8, - Nature of activity of Company
taking money from investors – Section 2, Securities Act – meaning – Dealing in
security business – Fairness of Procedure by Financial Service Commission –
natural Justice – Jurisdiction of Financial Service Commission - Right of Appeal –
Sec. 68(C) or Sec. 74 of Securities Act.

Hosang, Christophera and Roberts, Christopher et al v The Commissioner of Taxpayer Audit and Assessment and the Attorney General of Jamaica

Refund of Voluntary Contributions to employee – Pension Scheme – Whether liable to income tax 1955, Sections 2, 5, 13 and 44 Income Tax Act – 31 and 32 – Pensions (Superannuation Funds and Retirement Schemes) Act 2004 – Interpretation of Revenue Statute.

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