Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited v Carl Stephenson Et al
Application to strike out pursuant to Civil Procedure Rules – Distinction between “new proceedings” and “old proceedings” – Rule 73.3(1) of New CPR Rules – Old proceedings not within Hilary Term within Non-Hilary Term – Case Management Conference – Whether default judgment automatically struck out for failure to comply with Rule – Whether judgment enforceable
Baker, Jodian v Damien Andrew Gallimore et al
Negligence - Motor Vehicle Accident - Overtaking line of traffic - Whether vehicle being overtaken was negligent, or contributed to accident
Administrator General For Jamaica v Jamaica Pre - Mix Limited and Rohan Reid
ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES – FATAL ACCIDENTS ACT – LAW REFORM (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT
Hogg, Georgia v Hogg, Dennis
Division of matrimonial property - Family home deteriorating and destroyed after separation - New structure built on land - Land appurtenant to still existing - No application to vary equal share rule - Division of other matrimonial assets - Principles applicable - Property (Rights of Spouses) Act, S. 6, 12, 13 and 14.
Brown, Carlton v Attorney General of Jamaica and Constable Clive Nicholson
Assault - Battery – Shooting by police officer – Self defence – Burdern of proof in respect of self defence in civil cases – Trespass to goods – Conversion - Detinue – Negligence – Assessment of damages
Bailey-Latibeaudiere v The Minister of Finance and Planning, The Financial Secretary, The Public Service Commission et al
Judicial review - Application for lwave to apply for judicial review - Injunction - Section 125 of the Constitution of Jamaica - Contract of employment - Appointment on recommendation of Public Service Commission
Walker, Danville v The Contractor General
Application for costs - Judicial review - Whether cost should be awarded against applicant - Cost granted in exceptional circumstances - Whether exceptional circumstances exist in present case.
Gilmour, Glenroy v Christie, Horace and Hussey, Moya
Neglicence - Motor vehicle accident - Negligent opening of door by passenger - Personal injuries
Natural Resources Conservation Authority and the Attorney General of Jamaica v The Owners and Persons Interested in the Ship MV Noella # 7 Fishing Vessel
Admiralty - Negligent navigation - Fishing vessel grounded - Coral reef scarred - Living coral destroyed - Vessel in shipping lane - No pilot available - Regulatory framework for operation in Kingston harbour - Authority for operation - The absence of a pilot - The pilot (waiver of compulsory pilotage) 1981 - Special skill or competence, Bolam v Friern Hospital Committee 1975, 2 A.E.R 118 - Compensation - Costs for coral reef restoration and rehabilitation – Capital and operational costs of coral reefs - Benefit loss approach - Comparative costs.