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

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

The Hon. Mr. Justice Lennox Campbell

Walker, Danville v The Contractor General

Application for costs - Judicial review - Whether cost should be awarded against applicant - Cost granted in exceptional circumstances - Whether exceptional circumstances exist in present case.

Natural Resources Conservation Authority and the Attorney General of Jamaica v The Owners and Persons Interested in the Ship MV Noella # 7 Fishing Vessel

Admiralty - Negligent navigation - Fishing vessel grounded - Coral reef scarred - Living coral destroyed - Vessel in shipping lane - No pilot available - Regulatory framework for operation in Kingston harbour - Authority for operation - The absence of a pilot - The pilot (waiver of compulsory pilotage) 1981 - Special skill or competence, Bolam v Friern Hospital Committee 1975, 2 A.E.R 118 - Compensation - Costs for coral reef restoration and rehabilitation – Capital and operational costs of coral reefs - Benefit loss approach - Comparative costs.

Nicholas, Violet v Elliston, Wilbert

Original Wifi not found — Last seen in possession of testatrix — Was Will destroyed anlino revocandi — Whether the testatrix was of sound mind, memory and understanding — Onus on propounder to prove testatrix of sound mind. Will itself may determine the mental capacity of the dispositive mind — Onus on propounder to rebut presumption of Will destroyed animo revocandi.

Lawrence, Earline v Edwards, Dean

Land Law - Contract Law - Agreement for Sale - Registered Land - Joint Tenancy -
Intention to Create Legal Relations - Incomplete Sale Agreement - No Transfer of
Interest in Land - Resale of Land - Death of Vendor - Equitable Interest - Decree of
Specific Performance.

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