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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.

Christian, Glenford and Christian, Marva v Westar International Limited, Campbell, Rylant T; Finzi, Winston and First Caribbean International Bank (Jamaica) Limited et al AND Westar International Ltd. et al

Civil Procedure - Applications for court orders - Applications made pursuant to liberty to apply clause in a consent order - Whether application for disclosure and verification of sums a variation of the consent order - No requirement for disclosure or verification in the relevant paragraph of the consent order - Whether the liberty to apply clause may be used for such applications - No fraud, misrepresentation or change of circumstances.

 

Brown-Sinclair, Ilene v The Attorney General of Jamaica

False Imprisonment – Malicious Prosecution – Assault – Trespass – Complainant and Claimant complain of Carnal Abuse – No attendance of Complainant at court proceedings – Claimant charged with Attempting to Pervert the Course of Justice
– Claimant claims Damages – Exemplary Damages – Aggravated Damages –
Claimant’s claim fails – No damages awarded.

Construction Developers Associates v. Urban Development Corporation

Construction Contract - Breach of contract - Whether contract required parties to arbitrate – Whether architect had authority to certify claim – Effect of architect’s interim and final certificates - Whether sum due on earlier certificate can be paid on later certificate - Whether payment made gratuitously - Whether oral contract is ‘Cost Plus’- Whether claimant entitled to compound interest - Whether claim ought to be determined on quantum meruit basis - whether claim statute barred.

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