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Mathie, Conrad v British Caribbean Insurance Company

Civil Procedure Rules – Rule 8.8 – Whether sanction imposed – Whether appropriate relief should be for relief from sanctions or extension of time – Part 32 – Whether the expert will assist the court in resolving any issue in the claim – Whether the existence of a report prepared by the person to be appointed expert is a prerequisite to the appointment of that person as an expert - Motor Vehicle (Third Party Risks) Act – section 18 – grounds on which an insurer can avoid a claim arising from a judgment obtained against its insured

Creary, Richard v The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited

Defamation ─ Journalism ─ Allegation of corruption ─ Reynolds Privilege - Fair comment – Integrity commission misstates facts – Article published with same errors - Apology to claimant by Integrity commission after article published – No apology from Defendant – No comment sought from claimant before publication – Verification not sought - Report serious in tone and content - Damages

Byfield, Beverley v McDonald, Malcolm and Paul Harris et al Consolidated with Byfield, Beverley v McDonald, Malcolm et al

Civil Procedure - Failure to file witness statements – Failure to comply with Case Management Orders – Application to extend time for compliance and for relief from sanctions – Application to strike out statement of case for non-compliance

Rerrie, Vicky (Executor of the Estate of Anthony Rerrie, deceased substituted for Anthony Rerrie) et al v Clough, Mirelle and Christopher Clough et al

Civil Procedure - Part 24 Civil Procedure Rules, 2002 - Application for security for costs - Whether the conditions for security for costs have been met - Whether security for costs can be ordered against representative parties - Whether the claim is a sham or bona fide - Whether there is a reasonable prospect of success - Whether the application is made at a late stage - Whether the Claimant has unencumbered assets within the jurisdiction.

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