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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.

National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited v Laing, Janene

Civil procedure – Breach of Contract - The Banking Services Act, The Consumer Protection Act - Whether the conduct and representations of the Claimant amount to negligence, negligent misstatement and/or breach of the implied duty of care and skill - Failure to exercise due diligence - Indemnity clauses - Implied terms in a contract - Unjust enrichment - Whether the Claimant is estopped from recovering the sums lost.

Community and Workers of Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union Limited v Chamers,Al, Lascynth Chambers and Evett Hyatt

Civil procedure – Whether the Claimant disbursed the full sum of the loan- Whether the Claimant failed to act in good faith and/or was negligent in the exercise of its power of sale- Measure of damages - Whether market value or forced sale value relevant in calculation of damages - When is the set-off to be done.

New Horizon Christian Outreach Ministries Shavout International Holdings Company Limited

Civil procedure – Breach of contract - Whether the oral arrangement entered into between the Claimant and Defendant amounts to a lease or a licence - Elements of a lease and a licence - Exclusive possession- Certainty of rent - Certainty of duration- unjust enrichment - Damages for breach of contract and loss of business opportunity.

New Pineapple Shopping Centre Ja Limited v Dawkins Brown Trading as UHY Dawgen Chartered Accountant and UHY Dawgen Limited

Civil procedure – Breach of contract - Whether an agreement for a fixed term lease existed between the parties - Whether the Defendants are in breach of the Lease Agreement - Unstamped Lease Agreement - Whether the Claimant is in breach of the covenant for quiet enjoyment - Damages

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