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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.

2014

Murray, Norma v Murray, Harold

Property Rights of spouses Act – Partition Act - Whether fraudulent  transfer of a 1/3 interest – Whether each spouse only entitled to a 1/3 interest.

Murphy, Shevaughn v Menzie, Carlton and Others

Negligence – Motor vehicle collision –Whether claim to be dismissed because 3rd Defendant’s driver pled guilty in the traffic court- 1st Defendant turning –Duty of turning driver- Duty of overtaking driver- Damages – Fractures, whiplash ,3% PPD.

McKenzie, Reginald v Box, William

Negligence – Motor vehicle colliding with pedal cyclist -  Issues of Fact – Whether Condition of road caused accident - Whether Defendant breached duty of care to Claimant.

Ferguson, Seymour v Ameco Caribbean Inc., and Dixon, Keeble

Civil Practice – Application to set judgment aside – Burden on Applicant –– Information necessary to assess whether application made as soon as “reasonably practicable” and whether explanation is a “good” one - Observations on administrative error as a reason.

Clarke, Avia v Wilson, Branford

Negligence - Motor vehicle accident – Defendant denied his vehicle involved – Licence number recorded in mobile telephone – Telephone not produced - Police investigation – Burden of proof - Damages – Wwhiplash injury.

Sunshine Pump & Supply Ltd. v Island Concrete Co. Ltd.

Contract – Whether Defendant negligently supplied poured and finished concrete surface- Whether pour was done against defendant’s advice- Whether Claimant to blame for condition of pour- Evidence – Witness unable to read – Witness statement was not read over to him before it was signed - Whether witness to be allowed to give oral evidence in chief.

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