LIVE STREAM: Phillip Paulwell V Attorney General of Jamaica


Vision 

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

Mission

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

2016

Gordon, Albert v English, Valerie and The Attorney General of Jamaica

Trespass to land - Irregularly issued warrant -  Whether person on whose behalf a warrant of possession was issued or bailiff can be liable in trespass Negligence - Whether Clerk of Court can be liable in negligence or otherwise for irregularly issued warrant - Whether the Attorney General can be liable for the action of a Clerk of Court in issuing an irregular warrant - Whether breach of a consent order without more is a cause of action.

Gorstew Limited v Shelly-Williams, Her Hon. Lorna, Patrick Lynch, Pyne, Jeffrey and Barber, Catherine2

Judicial Review – Renewal of application for leave to apply for judicial review – Whether there is an arguable ground for judicial review with a realistic prospect of success – Whether Resident Magistrate erred in upholding no case submission – Whether decision of Resident Magistrate unreasonable in a Wednesbury sense – Whether order of Certiorari should be granted quashing decision of Resident Magistrate – Whether alternative remedy exists – Whether Declaration amounts to adequate alternative remedy – Whether declaration sought would have same effect as order for certiorari - Costs

Moo Young, Ervin v Dewar, Debbian, Cheddisingh, Marshenee and ZIP (103) FM Limited

Company law - Section 213a of the Companies Act - Unfair prejudice - Whether injunction should be granted against possible action taken on passed resolution - Whether injunction should be granted against the defendant acting as a director until court considers the matter - Whether a suitable person should be appointed in the interim

Edwards, Cordella v Edwards, Derrick

Matrimonial Property - Parties Separated- Division of Family Home - Sections 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 of the Property (Rights of Spouses) Act - Variation of Equal Share Rule - Pre-separation and Post - Separation Mortgage Payments by one Party - Financial Provision - Sections 4, 5, 8, 14 of the Maintenance Act - Child Maintenance - Spousal Maintenance.

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Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028