Vision 

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

Mission

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

2012

C&H Property Development Company Limited v Capital And Credit Merchant bank limited

Company Law - Security for costs application under Section 388 Companies Act- What constitutes credible testimony of reason to believe company will be unable to pay costs - Sub-sections 221(a) and 221(c) Companies Act - Different requirements - When company deemed to be unable to pay debts - Inability/failure to pay debts more crucial test of insolvency than whether liabilites exceed assets

Burghardt, Sharon and Burghardt, Harold v Taylor, Tracy

ADVERSE POSSESSION – TENANCY AT WILL – BARE LICENSEE – REVOCATION OF

LICENCE – BENEFICIARY GIVING PERMISSION TO OCCUPY LAND – ACCRUAL OF

RIGHT TO BRING ACTION FOR RECOVERY OF POSSESSION – FAILURE TO

DEMONSTRATE LIMITATION PERIOD – LIMITATION OF ACTIONS ACT SS. 3, 4, 9, 30

Brown, Rio v N.E.M. Insurance Company Jamaica Limited

Insurance policy – Law of contract – What constitutes offer by insured and acceptance by insurer – Whether accord and satisfaction, release and discharge – Whether average clause applicable – Significance of term "SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY"

Bowes, Fabian v Bowes,Bowes, Paulette

Notice of Appeal out of time – Application for leave to Extend Time to file Notice of Appeal – Factors to consider - Whether Court has jurisdiction to grant application

Blue Power Group Ltd v Hycinth Mcdonald and Trustee in Bankruptcy

Contract – Agent – Goods credited by employee and used to refurbish employer’s premises – Vendor unpaid – Employer in liquidation – Whether employee contacted in her own name or in the capacity as agent – Whether employee personally liable or liquidator liable.

Blake, Robert v Blake, Doreen

Property Right of Spouses Act S. 13 – Application for an Unequal Share of Family Home – Family Law Reform – Equal Share Rule – Whether Equal Share Unreason-able and Unjust – Relevance of Contributions – Statutory Entitlement S. 6

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