LIVE STREAM: Phillip Paulwell V Attorney General of Jamaica


Vision 

A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

Mission

To provide sound, timely judgments and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

The Hon. Mr. Justice David Batts

A1 Limited v Abrahams, Mary Grace

Application for stay of execution pending appeal – Application for removal of caveat - Application to strike out claim – Whether issue estoppel or res judicata – Judge reached age of retirement prior to delivery of judgment- Whether real prospect of success on appeal- Stare decisis - Whether Supreme Court bound by decision of court of appeal- Whether real risk of injustice if stay refused.

 

Brown, Neale v Global Leasing and Finance Company Limited

Contract - Mortgage - Loan – Money Lending Act – Section 8 Subsections (1) and (3) - whether mortgage illegal and unenforceable – Whether loan disbursed prior to execution of mortgage – Whether relief to be granted – Whether full loan disbursed

Cable and Wireless and the Companies Act

Application to set aside order - Section 206 of the Companies Act – Scheme of arrangement - Whether court has jurisdiction to permit meeting – Whether meeting with creditors a prerequisite to permission.

Re: Cable and Wireless Jamaica Ltd.

Application to set aside order -  Section 206 of the Companies Act – Scheme of arrangement - Whether court has jurisdiction to permit meeting – Whether meeting with creditors a prerequisite to permission.

Hamilton, Marilyn v United General Insurance Company Limited

Wri of seizure and sale - Application for stay - Appeal against issue of writ of seizure and sale for a default costs certificate - Whether Civil Procedure Rules require execution of a money judgment - Whether defendant entitled to 14 days after default costs certificate is issued - PRO Rules 46.4(1) and 65.12(b) - Whether risk of injustice.

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028