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

Thorpe, Marva v McPherson, Curtis

Will - Validity - Fraud - Burden and standard of proof - Whether testator possessed testamentary capacity at the time of execution of Will - Whether signature on Will was that of the testator - Whether grant of probate should be revoked.

 

Regina v Taylor, Dwayne

Sentencing after trial- Section 20 1(b) of the Firearms Act- Illegal possession of firearm- Illegal possession of ammunition

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

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