LIVE STREAM: Swearing-in Ceremony for the Judges for the Michaelmas Term 2025


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 Stephane Jackson-Haisley

Flemmings, Ashford v McDove, Pauline

The Property Rights of Spouses Act - Application for declaration of half interest in the family home - Variation of statutory equal share rule - Whether section 7 factor exists to displace 50/50 presumption.

Regina v OGilvie, Everette

Sentencing after trial - Offence of knowingly possessing identity information - Section 10(1) of the Law Reform (Fraudulent Transactions) (Special Provisions) Act, 2013

Lozane, Easton v Beckford, Junior

Civil practice and procedure - Application to Strike out- Application for Summary Judgment - Whether defence complies with rule 10.5(4) of the Civil Procedure Rules - Whether defence amounts to a bare denial or whether the defence of inevitable accident is made out.

Pinnock, Fritz and Reid, Ruel v Financial Investigations Division

Judicial Review – Renewed application for leave – Whether Respondent has power to arrest and charge - Whether “designated “ constable under FIDA has power to arrest and charge- Whether Informations void - Whether alternate remedy available in the parish court – Whether Fiat to prosecute should be set aside - Costs.

Darlington, Shielnile v Saint Ann's Bay Hospital et al

Medical Negligence - Whether the Defendants failed to ensure the safe delivery of the Claimant’s baby - Whether the treatment of the Claimant and her baby fell below the standard expected of a reasonably competent hospital staff

Mccorkell, Joelle v Jamaica Urban Transit Co. Ltd. et al

Negligence - Motor vehicle collision - Child claimant - Whether the accident was caused by the negligence of the defendant’s agent and/or servant - Whether accident caused or contributed to by the claimant - General damages - Anxiety disorder - Special damages

Sangsters, Jason v Sangsters, Naidia

Division of Matrimonial Property - Division of Family Home - Variation of Equal Share Rule - Division of Motorcars - Division of Furniture - Sections 6, 7, 13, 14 of the Property (Rights of Spouses) Act

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Strategic Plan

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