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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.

The Hon. Mrs. Andrea Pettigrew-Collins

Berry, Linton v Attorney General

Constitutional Law – Whether breach of constitutional rights – Right to equitable and humane treatment by public authority – Right to enjoy healthy and productive environment – Right to protection from torture, or inhuman or degrading punishment – Whether claimant provided with access to life-saving food and medication, meals and medication in a timely manner and adequate access to medical and dental care.

Dennis, Garnett v Barnes, Newton and Barnes, Sonia

Whether the claimant has acquired rights to a possessory title to the disputed
parcels of land - Whether title fraudulently transferred to the Defendants - Whether
Claimant or defendants entitled to damages for trespass or mesne profits.

White, Vinnett v Brown, Sandra and Grey, Paul Stephen

Negligence – Whether breach of duty of care- whether damage or injury to claimant – Whether claimant can rely on particulars of negligence not pleaded –Rule 8.9A of the Civil Procedure Rules – Whether doctrine of res ipsa loquitur applicable – Inevitable accident.

Higgins, Marlan (Executor of Estate of Egbert Higgins) v Christie, Sherman

Whether claimant authorized to initiate proceedings by himself - Whether Agreement for Sale between deceased and defendant remained a valid agreement - Whether counterclaim statute barred - Whether executor should be made to transfer property to defendant - Whether executor entitled to mesne profit - Whether executor estopped from seeking recovery of possession.

Davis, Uriel v University of the West Indies

Negligence - Whether defendant provided a safe system of work, safe place of work and safe equipment - Whether defendant in breach of duty – Causation - Quantum of damages.

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