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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.

Intestate's Estate and Property Charges Act and Harriott, Ogilvie et al

Intestates Estates & Property Charges Act - Application to be declared a Spouse - Deceased lived with Applicant during the week but stayed elsewhere on weekends - Whether fact of another intimate relationship prevents Applicant being declared spouse - Whether Applicant a housekeeper - Whether Applicant lived and cohabited with him as his wife.

Gordon, Evon v Brown, Det. Cpl.; Dixon, Cpl. Green, Chief of Police Michael Garrick and Attorney General

Tort – False Imprisonment – Constitutional Breach – Defamation – Arrest – Search and Seizure – Whether reasonable and probable Cause – Injury to business - Whether S. 33 applicable to defamation – Whether warrant under Unlawful Possession of Property Act valid.

VRL Operators Limited v National Water Commission, The Attorney General of Jamaica, The National Works Agency et al

Preliminary Ruling-Evidence - Whether computer generated evidence admissible - Whether business records admissible - Sections 31 DEFG&H of Evidence Act - Whether necessary to call person who input the data onto computer system – Meaning of “Subject To”.

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