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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

Pindling, Sharon v Spence, Derrick

Whether the provisions of the Property Rights of Spouses Act are applicable – Whether the disputed property is the family home – Whether provisions of section 14(2) of the PROSA relevant – Whether the principles of constructive and/or resulting trust are applicable.

Simpson, Violet v Rochester, Winthrop

Whether the claimant is entitled to declarations sought - Whether claimant entitled to injunction - Whether claimant’s pleaded case and evidence support remedies sought

Francis, Carlton v Edwards, Beatrice; Edwards, Sylvanus et al

Whether property held on trust - Whether joint tenancy severed - Admissibility of statements contained in document purporting to be affidavit which was not properly executed - Whether claimant's interest in property extinguished by virtue of provisions of Limitation of Actions Act - Whether it was necessary to bring claim against Attorney-at-law in possession of duplicate certificate of title.

Green, Stephenson v Green, June

Whether defendant a licensee - Whether there is evidence capable of supporting finding that defendant is a licensee who has acquired a proprietary interest - Whether evidence to support finding that property is family home

Wint-Smith, Fay v Smith, Donald

Division of matrimonial property - The family home - Whether equal share rule to be varied - Whether limitation has run against husband’s interest in property - Whether property transferred by spouse prior to filing of claim can be the subject matter of claim - Whether 3rd party with interest in property should have been joined as party to claim or whether being called as witness is sufficient to allow court to make order adverse to third party’s interest.

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