LIVE STREAM:The Judiciary of Jamaica Strategic Business Plan Launch 2024


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

Bell, Stephen v The Attorney General of Jamaica

Assessment of Damages - Malicious Prosecution - False Imprisonment - Aggravated damages - Exemplary damages - Seized vehicle never returned - Detinue and conversion - Whether claimant entitled to damages for aggravated and exemplary damages.

Re: Shaw Park

Application to modify restrictive covenant - Whether modification injures the persons entitled to the benefit of the restriction - Whether modification changes
the character of the neighbourhood - Whether the existence of the covenant impedes reasonable use of the land.

Eubanks, Michael v Christie, Paul

Civil Procedure - Application to set aside default judgment - Rules 13.2 - Rule 13.3 Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) 2002 as Amended 2006 - Test to be applied - Real prospect of success - Whether judgement should be set aside as of right - Overriding objective.

Clarke, Selma v Clarke, Edward

Matrimonial Property- Property Rights of Spouses Act ss 2, 6, 7, 9,13,14 - Entitlement to family Home - The Equal Share Rule - Whether application of the Rule Unjust - Burden of proof - One party acquiring land on which family home is built before the relationship or marriage - whether section 7 (PROSA) factor exists to rebut the equal share rule.

Hyman, Garfield v Hyman, Jacqueline

Maintenance - Application to vary consent order for maintenance of child by mother - Mother and child migrated since the consent order - Maintenance Act sections 8, 9 and 14 - Application by father to vary visitation and access - Children (Guardianship and Custody) Act.

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Covid-19

Emergency Matters

Emergency Matters

Matrimonial Proceedings

Customer Service

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028