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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.

Campbell, Jade Sherlene Camela v Jamaica Money Market Brokers Limited and Carol Alecia Campbell (Co-Administratrix estate Alfred Campbell deceased) et al

Civil Procedure - Application for security for costs – Whether dual residence- Whether Claimant ordinarily resident outside the jurisdiction - Whether there is a probability of the claim being stifled - Specific disclosure and request for information – Whether employee’s address confidential and not to be disclosed -Whether information requested is “directly relevant”.

Morrison, Errol Washington v National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Kenneth Tomlinson et al consolidated with Ramon Morrison et al

Interlocutory Injunction – Arbitration Clause-Mortgage by way of guarantee - Whether mortgagee bank should be restrained from exercising power of sale - Borrower not a mortgagor - Whether agreement to arbitrate - Whether borrower has arguable claim - Whether estoppel arises - Whether notice to mortgagor required - Whether Marbella principle is applicable.

Matrix Engineering Works Limited (Owners of the Cabin Cruiser Chaperone) v MV Pedro Alvares Cabraland Sadraco International Sas

Admiralty - Negligence – Whether waves generated by moving vessel caused damage - Whether damage reasonably foreseeable - Whether duty of care- Whether operator of moving vessel in breach of duty of care - Whether damaged vessel moored in unreasonably shallow water - Whether contributory negligence - Measure of damages - Whether total loss - Whether cost of maintaining vessel until trial recoverable - Whether loss of use recoverable for pleasure craft.

Walker, Jeremiah and Maudline Walker v Brown, Dr. Dawkins and Dawgen Media Limited

Interim Injunction – Memorandum of Understanding for sale of majority shareholding – Whether agreement illegal in that it contravenes section 5 of Broadcasting Act- Whether agreement is subject to contract – Whether part-performance – Whether Damages an adequate remedy – Whether undertaking as to damages adequately supported – Whether overall justice of the case supports grant of injunction – Whether status quo to be maintained until trial.

Mystic Mountain Limited (In Receivership and Bankruptcy) v Baghaloo, Wilfred (Receiver manager and former bankruptcy trustee) of Mystic Mountain Limited, in Receiver and Bankruptcy)

Insolvency Act - Claim by Trustee for fees and related matters - Application by Creditors or Inspectors representing creditors to intervene - Preliminary Application to remove Trustee - Creditors’ claims conditionally admitted - Whether Trustee obliged to follow directions of Committee of Inspectors - Whether Inspectors represent majority of Inspectors - Whether meeting of creditors lawfully constituted - Observations on the duty of the Trustee.

Persichilli, Benedetto v Taddeo, Leo and New Era Homes 2000 Limited

Settlement Agreement – Consent Order – Agreed expert required to do several valuations - Whether valuations can be set aside - Whether new expert to be appointed - Whether fraud or collusion alleged or proved - Whether failure to follow material instructions alleged or proved - Whether error or negligence a sufficient basis to set aside valuation unilaterally - Admissibility of expert evidence- Rules 32.12 and 32.13 (2) (a) – Whether an expert’s failure to comply with procedural requirements necessarily renders reports inadmissible in evidence.

Asphalt Traders Ltd. v West Indies Petroleum Ltd. (Owners of MV Kosterberg) and West Indies Petroleum Ltd. v Asphalt Traders Ltd.

Admiralty Claims – Arbitration pending – Applications to Stay Proceedings –
Section 11 Arbitration Act – Whether Court has an inherent power to stay – Vessel
arrested – Security provided for release – Whether security is to be released.

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