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. Mrs. Icolin M. Reid (Ag.)

Francis, Jermaine v Barnes, Barrington

Assessment of damages -  Multiple deep lacerations - Multiple fractures to the
right upper and right lower limbs – Superficial peroneal nerve injury – 23% upper
extremity impairment – 8% lower extremity impairment - 31% whole person
impairment.

Addiman, Nathan and Wiggan, Ryan v Gardener, Uriah

Expert Witness - Rule 32.2 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) – Case Management Powers - Parts 25 and 26 of the CPR - Application for Stay of Proceedings pending examination by an expert - Whether the Applicants’ request is reasonable - Whether the Respondent’s refusal is unreasonable – The risk of prejudice to either party should the stay be granted or refused

Douglas, Steve v Armstrong, Patricia

Application to set aside default judgment – Rules 13.2 and 13.3 of the Civil Procedure Rules 2002 (CPR) – The effect of a failure to comply with rules 30.2 and 30.5(1) of the CPR – Whether to set aside the default judgment and order a trial with the counterclaim.

Clarke, Hector v Premier Wast Management Limited, Black, Nathaniel and Garbage Disposal & Sanitation Systems Limited

Application to extend time to file witness statement – Relief from sanctions pursuant to rule 26.8 of the Civil Procedure Rules 2002 (CPR) – Whether an attorney-at-law ought properly to file her own affidavit in support of an application for relief from sanction – Whether because of failure to comply with rule 26.8(2) of the CPR the court is obliged to refuse to grant relief.

Covid-19

Emergency Matters

Emergency Matters

Matrimonial Proceedings

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028