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.

The Hon. Mr. Justice David Batts

Forte, Leon v Twin Acres Development Ltd.

Application for permission to bring Derivative Action-whether ancillaryclaim permissible- Section 212 Companies Act – Whether good faith – purpose to ensure Company able to pay debt to the Claimant.

Cole, Dexter v Pinkney, Lissa

Negligence – Bicycle Rider – Duty of Motor vehicle exiting premises onto roadway – Whether cross examiner can raise issue not raised in pleadings or witness Statement – Whether Loss of Earning Capacity and Loss of Earnings are the same head of damage.

Morgan, Lowell v Sentry Services Company Ltd. and SGB Maintenance Limited

Negligence – Breach of Contract – Burglary – whether First Defendant security provider negligent – Whether Second Defendant property manager in breach of duty of care - whether Claimant aware of danger- whether Claimant contributed to or caused his own loss - whether hearsay objection in witness statement best taken at Pre-trial Review – Damages in the absence of Documentary proof.

Williams, Arthur v Holness, Andrew

Constitutional law - Parliament - The Senate - Appointment of Senator - Resignation of Senator - Removal of Senator - Pre-Signed and undated letters of resignation and authorization given to leader of opposition by Sanator at time of appointment  to use letters at his sole discretion to effect resignation of Senator –  Senator refusing to resign - Use of the letters by the leader of oppositon to effect resignation of the Senator – Whether authority to use letters revoked - Whether letters unconstitutional - Whether the request for and use of the letters by the leader of the opposition uncon

Chin, David v Attorney General of Jamaica

Constitutional law – Search of Jamaican Vessel by foreign forces – Maritime Drug Trafficking (Suppression) Act – Whether law authorises search while Jamaican vessel in Jamaican port

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