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LIVE STREAM: Swearing-in Ceremony for Judges of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court for Easter Term 2026  

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.

Panther, Christopher and Austen Douglas-Panther v Hemmings, Everald and Benhem Eco Construction Services Limited

Civil procedure – Breach of contract - Whether the Defendants are in breach of the construction contract - Whether the Claimants suffered loss and damage to effect the remedial work - Whether the Defendants are entitled to the sum on Counterclaim - Remedy for breach of contract - Measure of damages.

Ascendancy Caribbean Limited v Berry, Hansley and Deleta Lawrence

Civil procedure - Breach of Contract - Trial after grant of Summary Judgment - Whether Defence is a bare denial - Whether a claim for fraud or forgery has been sufficiently pleaded - Without prejudice communication - Whether the Claimant has provided sufficient evidence to support its claim - Whether Secondary evidence can be used to prove interest rate – Costs - The Civil Procedure Rules, Rule 64.6.

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.

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