2014

Constitutional law – Search of Jamaican Vessel by foreign forces – Maritime Drug Trafficking (Suppression) Act – Whether law authorises search while Jamaican vessel in Jamaican port

Arbitration agreement – Place of arbitration Bahamas – whether “place” means “seat” of arbitration – jurisdiction of Jamaican Court to review arbitral award.

Application for permission to apply for Judicial Review – Provisional Tax Order by Minister – Retrospective legislation by Parliament – Whether Certiorari will go to quash Provisional Tax Order

Application for approval of settlement - Claimant's entitlement to interest

Negligence – Boat Accident – spear fisher in water – whether Boat Captain failed to keep proper lookout – whether spear fisher contributorily negligent.

Judicial Review – Fixed term contract of employment - Reinstatement - Determination of compensation where reinstatement is not ordered-Section 12 (5) of the Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes Act

Application for Judgment in the Form of Declaratory Relief – Whether Defendant/respondent to be given extension of time to plead the Limitation of Actions Act as a defence – Whether Supreme Court can extend time limited by the Court of Appeal

Claim based on Contractual Licence – Haulage Contract – Commercial Agreements Governing Haulage Trade within the Shipping Industry – Interpretation of Documents - Claim for Damages.

Negligence – Collision involving a pedal cycle and a truck – Cyclist travelling to left side of the truck when truck proceeded to turn left – Liability of the parties – Whether there is contributory negligence.

Summary judgment – When appropriate – Allegations of fraud – Recovery of Possession of devised property – Real prospect of success – CPR Rules 1.1, 1.2, 15.2, and 15.6