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A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

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To provide sound, timely judgements and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

Commissioner, The Independent Commissioner of Investigations and Mollie Plummer v Tie, Carolyn, Senior Resident magistrate Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court

Judicial review - Application for leave to apply for judicial review - Whether applicants have arguable grounds with a realistic prospect of successs - Whether delay in bringing application - Whether discretionary bar - Whether alternative remedy - Whether undue delay - Whether decisions of Resident Magistrate lawful - Criminal Justice Reform Act, S. 16.

Greaves, Sean and Greaves, Sean (Administrator with will annexed of the estate of Janneth Chung, deceased) v Chung, Calvin

Real Property – Civil Procedure Rules 10.5, 10.7 – No case submission - Joint
tenancy – Severance of joint tenancy – Requirements to sever joint tenancy –
whether claimant has made out a prima facie case - Whether joint tenancy severed
by incomplete transfer.

Gorstew Limited and Stewart, Gordon v The Contractor General

Claim for judicial review — Whether Contractor-General acted ultra vires Contractor General’s Act in seeking to investigate sale of land — Whether Requisition empowered Contractor-General to investigate prior agreements for the supply of goods and services, disputes in relation thereto and their resolution which led to the sale of land — Effect of non/late disclosure in judicial review proceedings.

Burke Scott, Joyce and Burke, Jennifer v Whittaker, Denise and Burke, LLoyd et al

Real Property - Division of Property- Tenants in Common – Whether parties whose names appear on title hold beneficial interests in property - Whether Defendants hold property on trust for the Claimants – Whether Court finds beneficial interests different from legal interests - Whether Ancillary Defendants committed trespass, nuisance and assault against Ancillary Claimants – Whether co-owner of property can sue other co-owner for trespass - vicarious liability – whether agency

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