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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.

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.

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.

Advantage General Insurance Company Limited (Formerly United General Insurance Company Limited v Francis, Mark Anthony

Whether insurer entitled to declaration – Whether defendant has insurable interest in subject matter of insurance – Whether there was nondisclosure and/or misrepresentation – Whether warranty clause was breached – Whether insurer entitled to avoid policy

Johnson, Allan Adolphus v Kelly-Johnson, Kathleen

Notice of Application for court orders filed pursuant to Rule 26.5 after striking out of defendant’s statement of case - Whether applicant permitted to claim in notice of application for items which were not claimed in the Fixed Date Claim Form - No supporting evidence in affidavit in support of Fixed Date Claim Form - Evidence contained in affidavit in support of Notice of Application

Smith-Wint, Fay Veronica v Smith, Donald Anthony

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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