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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.

The Hon. Mrs. Justice Sonya Wint-Blair

Robinson, Kenya v Ashley, Her Honour Ms Sasha

Judicial Review – Application for leave - Whether a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force can record his/her own statement as both its maker and recorder – Parish Judge committed accused to stand trial in Circuit Court – Whether statutory requirements for committal on paper complied with – Whether insufficiency of evidence or error in reception of evidence – Statutory interpretation.

Committal Proceedings Act, Committal Proceedings Rules, 2016, Part 56 Civil Procedure Rules.

Senior, Kenton v Walker, Joan Guy

Application for leave to apply for judicial review - Immigration Officer placed on interdiction – Whether improper delegation of authority – Whether there was one continuous illegal act against which time did not begin to run - Subjective state of
mind of the applicant, and his decision to delay challenge not relevant to the application of rule 56.6(1) - An act does not extend over a period simply because the act has ‘continuing consequences’ - Delay bars grant of leave - Threshold test
failed.
Part 56 Civil Procedure Rules

Edwards, Rick v Director of Public Prosecutions

Appeal  – Bail - Appeal from refusal by Parish Judge – Statutory interpretation – Strength of case against defendant – Good faith - Duty on Appellant – Meaning of sufficient cause – Constitutional provisions conferring entitlement to bail.

Durrant, Tenroy v The Commissioner of Police and Assistant Commissioner of Police

Administrative Law - Judicial review - Whether delay bars grant of relief – Decision of Commissioner of Police not to confirm Constable on probation - Statutory Interpretation of The Police Service Regulations - Natural Justice -Meaning of show cause - Date of impugned decision is the date time begins to run - Deeming provision applies if Commissioner fails to act Jamaica Constabulary Force Act, section 3(2)(a), The Police Service Regulations, 1961, Regulations 24(6)(a), (b), Civil Procedure Rules 56.6(7), (3)

Jamaica Redevelopment Foundation Inc. v The Attorney General of Jamaica and Industrial Disputes Tribunal

Constitutional Law – Separation of Powers – Right to due process – Whether
breach of the right to a fair hearing – Whether as presently constituted the
Industrial Disputes Tribunal is an independent and impartial authority
Constitution of Jamaica (Order in Council), 1962, sections 7(2), 8(2) - Charter of
Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, section 16(2) - Labour Relations and Industrial
Disputes Act, sections 7(2) and 8 (2)(c), Second Schedule, sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7.

Samuels, Jason v ATL Automotive Limited

Sale of Goods – New car – Implied condition as to fitness for purpose – Implied
condition as to merchantable quality – Whether fraudulent misrepresentation –
Repairs under manufacturer’s warranty – Acceptance by buyer – Application of the
provision – Specific article - Sales of Goods Act, sections 2, 12, 15, 35, 60.

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