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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.

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Smith, Sonia and Bonovan McKenzie et al v Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation and the Natural Resources Conservation Authority

JUDICIAL REVIEW – Leave to apply for judicial Review, Claim Form filed after 14
days of receipt of order, computation of time from receipt of order, Renewal of
application for leave to apply for judicial review, Rule 56.2 (1) and (2), 56.4 (12), 56.5,
and 56.11 (1) discussed; Meaning of directly affected, Interested party.

SL v KS

Application for Leave to Appeal - Real Chance of success, overriding objectives,
Strict adherence to the Case Management time lines, best interest of the child,
welfare of the child

De La Motta, Andre v Radio Jamaica Limited and Radio Jamaicanewsonline.com

Civil Procedure: Application to Strike Out – Claim for Constitutional Relief when
alternative remedy Available - Breach of reasonable expectation of Fairness - Abuse of the Constitutional Protection of Freedom of Expression - Negligence -Defamation Act – Application of Section 33 and 33(5)(a) of the Defamation Act, 2013 - Limitation of Actions Act.

Thompson, Damion (Personal Representative in the Estate of Gideon Thompson) v Administrator General (Representative in the Estate of Owen Palmer)

FATAL ACCIDENTS - Application to Strike out claim - Time expired to file a claim
under the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act - Application to extend time
to file claim under the Fatal Accidents Act, (FAA)

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