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

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

The Honourable Miss Justice Althea Jarrett

Shaw, Dansworth v Port Authority of Jamaica

Whether there was service of a notice of application for court orders – The effect of filing an amended notice of application for court orders – Whether an amended notice of application for court orders supersede an earlier notice of application - Whether the earlier notice of application should be struck out for lack of compliance with a court order directing service by a specified date

Smith, Sasha-Gay v Simpson, Daneon

Assessment of damages – Multiple facial lacerations - Loss of sight in left eye, multiple facial scars, weakness of the buccal branch of the left VI cranial nerve - Skin graft to reduce the size of the scars – Future medical care - Whether evidence sufficient to make an award for handicap on the labour market

Pryce, Elaine Rose v Pryce, Levi Wesley

Application under the Property (Rights of Spouses) Act (PROSA) - Whether property is the family home – Alternatively, whether property is property other than the family home – Whether claimant is entitled to 50% interest in property under section 14 (2) of PROSA – Whether the claimant is entitled to an interest in the property under a constructive trust if PROSA does not apply

Hanna, Janet Mary v Hanna, Steve Najeeb

Property adjustments under the Property (Rights of Spouses) Act 2004 (PROSA) – Whether property is the family home – Whether the equal share rule should be varied – Other property and the application of factors under section 14(2) of PROSA – whether other property was a transfer by way of gift – Allotment and issuing of shares - Sections 38 (1), 38(5)(a) and (b) of the Companies Act – Whether a claim to a percentage interest in shares and a share of profits in a limited liability company are sustainable without the company being a party to the claim.

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