LIVE STREAM: Phillip Paulwell V Attorney General of Jamaica


Vision 

A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

Mission

To provide sound, timely judgments and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

The Hon. Mrs. Sonia Bertram-Linton

Plummer, Edgar Nathaniel v The Registrar of Titles

Civil Procedure - Striking out statement of case -  Registration of Land - Application to correct entry on certificate of title - Whether Registrar of Titles properly sued - CPR Rule 26.3(1) (c).- Registration of Titles Act sections 42, 158 and 160 - 

Adams, Orlando v Desnoes & Geddes Limited (Trading as Red Stripe)

Negligence - Employer’s liability - Occupiers Liability - Duty of care - Whether Employer provided a Safe system of work - Whether defendant liable for claimant’s medical diagnosis - Occupier’s liability - Whether premises were reasonably safe for the purpose for which the claimant was permitted to be there - Breach of contract - Whether the defendant provided adequate plant and equipment necessary for the safety of the claimant.

Hyatt, Wilfred v Hyatt, Linda

Real Property - Application for entitlement to property - Property Rights of Spouses Act - Whether property is the family home for the purposes of the act - What is the proper trigger for an application under the Act - Whether preconditions for application have been satisfied - Limitation of Actions Act sections 3, 14 and 30 - Whether co-owner has been dispossessed.

Reid, Herbert v Neita Reid, Michelle

Family Law - Division of matrimonial property - Whether property bought before marriage is matrimonial property - Whether section 13 and 14 of PROSA are relevant - Whether application under PROSA is within time - Whether husband entitled to rent for use of property.

Francis-Griffiths, Erica v Griffiths, Patricia

Application for Injunction - Criteria for grant - Judicature (Supreme Court) Act section 49(c) - Civil Procedure Rule 17 - Interim remedies-Property in the process of being purchased-Balance of Convenience - Factors to be taken into account.

Davis, Hillerie v Thomas, Walsworth George

Real property - Agreement to put claimant in possession - Conduct of the parties in relation to the property - Common intention - Whether animus possidendi present - Whether title holder has maintained beneficial interest - Limitations of Actions Act ss 3 and 30.

Sammott, Rupert v Sammott, Narville and Sammott, Rohan

Will - Grant of Letters of Administration - Declaration sought for revocation of Grant - Effect of misrepresentation in application for Grant of Administration – Lost title application – Effect of misrepresentation in application

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