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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.

Smith, Louis v Wong-Small, Her Honour Sandra (Senior Parish Judge for the parish of St. James) v The Director of Public Prosecution

Renewed application for leave to apply for Judicial Review – Parish Court Judge ruled evidence admissible - Whether ruling goes to jurisdiction - Whether arguable case with real prospect of success - Whether alternate remedy available by way of appeal.

Neville L. Daley & Company v H & H Ventures Limited

Application to strike out claim - Building contract - Arbitration agreement - Neither party now seeks arbitration - Whether reference to arbitration time barred-Whether court has jurisdiction to try the issue – Earlier claim filed but not served and now expired-Whether an abuse of process to bring another action - Observations on attaching documents as a schedule to affidavits.

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

Vassell, Joyce (In her personal capacity ad by way of Power of Attorney for Joselyn Vassell) v Garmic Ventures Limited

Contract-Lease unsigned by landlord - Deposit, rent and, half costs paid by tenant - Whether lease enforceable against landlord – Evidence - Counter notice under Evidence Act not served - Whether documents admissible - Observations on the hearsay rule in civil proceedings.

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.

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