The Hon. Mr. Justice David Batts

James, Rohan and Murphy, Nigel (on behalf of the members of the Jamaica Police Federation et al v Ministry of Finance and Public Service, Commissioner of Police and the Attorney General

Constitutional Relief- Heads of Agreement – Whether binding contract – Whether legitimate expectation – Whether jurisdiction to grant declaratory relief if claim not contested – Whether breach waived – Whether mandatory order possible – Whether award of damages appropriate- Observations on the nature of declaratory relief

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

Civil procedure - Application to strike out - Whether abuse of process - Whether basis for section 213A claim under Companies Act - Whether settlement agreement between all directors and shareholders a bar to proceeding - Whether prolix pleadings - Whether omission of certificate of truth renders claim null and void - Whether delay a bar to the application - Whether consent order make it unjust to strike out claim.

Chablal, Shaun v 21st. Hapilos Digital Distribution Inc.

Application for Interlocutory Injunction – Alleged copyright infringement-Whether distribution agreement lawfully terminated - Whether damages an adequate remedy - Whether balance of convenience favours the grant rather than the refusal of an interlocutory injunction.

Re Customer Information Order

Proceeds of Crime Act - Customer Information Order - Whether reasonable grounds to suspect offence has been, is being, or is about to be committed - Applicable test.

West Indies Petroleum Limited v Scanbox Limited and Henry, Winston et al

Interlocutory injunction – Search, preservation and production order - Whether strong prima facie case required - Whether jurisdiction to prevent a libel at the interlocutory stage- Whether privilege against self-incrimination applicable – Observations on the origin of jurisdiction to grant injunctions – Costs – Whether to be apportioned – Whether certificate for two counsel to be granted.

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