LIVE STREAM:The Judiciary of Jamaica Strategic Business Plan Launch 2024


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

Campbell, Carol v The Transport Authority of Jamaica

Wrongful Interference with Chattels/Goods  Trespass to Property  Detinue  Conversion  The Transport Authority Act  The Road Traffic Act  Burden of Proof where an Affirmative Defence is raised

Smith, Michael and Southern Finance Industrial and Provident Society v JN Small Business

Application to strike out claim – Failure of 2nd claimant to attend mediation – Importance of setting out grounds of application in written applications for court orders – Failure to set out any or any sufficient particulars of claim in statement of case – Striking out of a party’s statement of case only to be used by court as a means of last resort.

Prince, Kimaley v Gibson Trading and Automotive Limited (GTA)

Civil Procedure Rules 2002  Part 13  Rule 13.3 (as amended 2006), Rule 13.4 - Failure to file acknowledgement of service - Application to set aside default judgment  Procedure  Affidavit of Merit - Alternative application to strike out the claim for failure to include the certificate of value

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028