LIVE STREAM:The Judiciary of Jamaica Strategic Business Plan Launch 2024


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. Justice Audre Lindo

Dystant, Monica v White, Mary

Defamation – Email sent to proprietors in Strata Corporation by Secretary - Whether words defamatory – Whether Defendant absolved under Registration (Strata Titles) Act, Section 9A – Qualified Privilege – Justification – Fair Comment

Wright, Carl Donovan v Graham Wright, Nadia Solaine

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage – Application for Custody and maintenance of children - Whether child is a child of the family – Divorce not yet final – Matrimonial Causes Act - Children (Guardianship and Custody) Act – Maintenance Act

Thompson, Tiolyn v Edwards Norman

Claim for 50% share in home and other properties – Parties unmarried – Whether claimant is spouse – Whether parties separated – Whether limitation period applies – Property (Rights of Spouses) Act ss. 2, 4, 6, 7, 11 & 13.

Allison, Violet v Lawrence-Johnson, Josephine and Cousins, Patrick

Land Dispute – Three properties merged into one – Land brought under the Registration of Titles Act – Whether title obtained by fraud – Whether claim is statute barred – Adverse possession – Limitation of Actions Act – Registration of Titles Act (RTA), ss. 42, 68, 70, 71, 153, 158, 161 & 168.

Kirpalani, Ritika v Morris, Rowan

Negligence – Motor vehicle accident – Claim for personal injury – Counterclaim for repairs to motor vehicle - Credibility of parties – Damages - Assessment

Thompson, Eileen v Myers, Georgia and Barrett, Edwards

Negligence – Motor vehicle accident at road intersection – Claim for personal injuries – Counterclaim for repairs to motor vehicle – Credibility of parties – Contributory negligence – Damages – Assessment

Martinez-Martin, Albert v Murcott Parke, Racquel Anita

Petition for dissolution of marriage – Application for custody and maintenance of child - Application for maintenance of wife – Divorce not yet final – Matrimonial Causes Act - Children (Guardianship and Custody) Act – Maintenance Act

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028