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. Vaughn A. Smith (Ag.)

Bobb, Andrew v The Firearm Licensing Authority

Application for extension of time to obtain leave to seek Judicial Review – Revocation of Firearm User’s License by The Firearm Licensing Authority – No opportunity given to firearm licence holder to be heard – No response from the Review Board or the Minister of National Security to Applicant’s application for review – Application for leave to apply for Judicial Review

Hall, Garnett v Campbell, Joyce Maud

Civil Procedure – Whether the Claimant abandoned his interest in real property - Whether the Defendant dispossessed the Claimant - What is the effect of the execution and registration of the Instrument of Transfer subsequent to the purported period of dispossession.

Wilson, Anthony v McCarthy, Edwards

Civil Procedure - Application to set aside judgment in default of acknowledgment of service – Effect of failure to file form of defence (form 5) and form of application to pay by instalments (form 6) – Whether defendant’s conduct of filing an acknowledgment of service after being served with default judgment amounts to a waiver of irregularity of service of the claim – Whether default judgment was irregularly obtained.

Covid-19

Emergency Matters

Emergency Matters

Matrimonial Proceedings

Customer Service

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028