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. Justice Sharon George

Austin, Dale v The Public Service Commission and the Attorney General of Jamaica

Assessment of Damages – Following judicial review – Constitutional damages – Status of evidence tendered at judicial review proceedings where assessment of damages is conducted separately – Public Service Regulations – Staff Orders for the Public Service – Pensions (Public Service) Regulations – Vindicatory damages.

Reidy, Pamela Young-Torres, Joni (Administrator Estate Karl Young)

Interim Injunction - Essence of claim is to be declared spouse, evidence of being single not provided; factual dispute as to whether deceased and applicant were ‘living together’ up to his death as if in law they were man and wife; although not physically ‘living together’; whether serious issue to be tried; whether damages adequate remedy; preservation of status quo.

The Jamaican Bar Association v The Attorney General and the General Legal Council

The Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Constitutional Amendment) Act, 2011– Whether the Regime infringes sections 13(3)(a),(c), (j) and (r), 14(2)(d), 16(1), (2) and (6)(c) of the Charter – The Proceeds of Crime Act, 2007, as Amended – Whether the reporting obligations imposed on attorneys by sections 94 and 95 breaches attorney/client privilege, legal professional privilege,

Keane, Richard and Keane, Karene v Vendryes, Dorothy

Purported application to challenge jurisdiction of court Default judgment entered as application did not state on its face that rule 9.6 application - Nor did it seek a declaration; whether application in fact one challenging the court’s jurisdiction - Whether default judgment irregularly entered.

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Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028