LIVE STREAM: Swearing-in Ceremony for the Judges for the Michaelmas Term 2025


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.

2016

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.

Matheson, Joan v Lennox, Donovan and Lennox, Marlene

Property Law – Sale of Property – Authenticity of Vendor’s Signature on Agreement of Sale – Whether Fraud committed – Whether Defendant’s or their Attorney negligent on failing to seek independent legal advice.

Smith, Ivan (Administrator of Estate Kathleen Elfreda Chambers Smith) v CDF Scaffolding & Building Equipment Ltd, and Chambers, Owen et al

Company Law  Majority shareholder deceased – Minority shareholders vote to increase shares – Locus standi of legal personal representative – Irregularities in accounts – Whether notice of meeting called to increase shares and/or offer of new shares should be served on legal personal representative-Section 213A Companies Act-Section 212 Companies Act - Rectification of Register of Shares - Whether Damages applicable.

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028