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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.

Imperial Suites Hotel Limited v Johnson, Leroy

Application for striking out of Defence and/or Summary Judgment – Whether there exists reasonable grounds for defending the claim pursuant to rule 26.3(1)(c) of the Civil Procedure Rules or a real prospect of successfully defending the claim pursuant to rule 15.2(b) of the Civil Procedure Rules – Defendant lacking locus standi as either shareholder or creditor of company to defend action on behalf of company – The company was the mortgagor and has a separate legal personality – Only the company has the legal standing to challenge the transfer of title pursuant to mortgagee’s power of sale –

The Queen v Green, Kimeo

The Evidence (Special Measures) Act, 2012 - The Evidence (Special Measures) (Criminal Jurisdiction) (Judicature) (Supreme Court) Rules, 2016 - Application for main witness to give evidence by live link - Appropriate circumstances for use of special measure of live link - Definition of vulnerabe witness - Witness said to be in fear but no allegation of actual threat - Right of accused to a fair trial - Credibility significant issue - Risk of incurable prejudice of the accused - Overall interests of the administration of justice.

Davis, Marlene v Davis, Hugh Ashley

Date of separation - Divisin of family home - Equal share rule - Partnership of equals - Variarion of equal share rule - Unjust - Unreasonable - Factors to be considered - What is fair and just in the circumstances - Contribution - Other factor - Ownership of other property - Burden of proof - Division of property other than family home - Occupation rent - Mense profit - Definition of property - Inherent jurisdiction.

Spur Tree Spices Jamaica Limited v The Minister of Labour and Social Security

Accusation of theft –Summary dismissal of employees – Failure to comply with the 
Labour Relations Code – Offer of reinstatement – Meaning of reinstatement in fact 
and law – Disciplinary hearings on same facts which triggered improper dismissals 
– Propriety of condition subsequent to reinstatement – Definition of industrial 
dispute – Whether there was an extant industrial dispute at time of Minister’s 
referral – Need for second complaint after second dismissal  – Minister’s referral 

Regina v Howitt, Lenworth

DNA Evidence Act 2016 − Non-intimate sample sought from accused − Accused
consented then withdrew consent to provide sample − Whether Court order
required for the taking of a non-intimate sample from an adult who does not
consent − Whether sample can only be taken during the “investigative stage”
before a defendant has been charged and placed before the court − Interpretation
of Sections 2, 15, 20 and 25 of the Act.

Cameron, Mervin v Attorney General of Jamaica

Constitutional law – Allegations of violation of right to trial within a reasonable
time – Whether violation of reasonable time standard results in grant of stay
automatically – How analysis is to be done – Factors to be considered when
determining whether reasonable time standard violated – Consequences of
violation – Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, Sections 14 (3) and 16
(1) – Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Section 11 (b)

Peralto, Neville and Chin-Peralto, Carla v COK Sodality Co-operative Credit Union Ltd.

Application for prohibitory and mandatory injunctions - Ultimate test for grant - Court should adopt the course that will cause the least irremediable prejudice to one or the other party - Adequacy of damages - Balance of convenience - No exceptional circumstances justifying departure from Marbella principle - Effect of delay on application for injunctive relief - Disirability of preserving status quo.

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