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

Kitson, Mark and Kitson, Olga v Alcovia Development Company Limited

Sale of apartment facilitated by claimants’ relative - No express terms regarding capacity in which relative acted – Defendant challenges validity of sale agreement executed by claimants - defendant and claimants’ relative enter separate agreement with different terms from agreement executed by claimants - Repossession by Defendant for breach of agreement with relative - whether relative acted as agent for claimants - whether defendant liable in trespass and breach of contract - Parol Evidence

Rural Transit Association Limited v Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited, Commissioner of Police and the Attorney General

Declarations - Constitutional Redress – Sections 13(3) (g) & (h) of Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms – Right to equality before the law – Right to equitable and humane treatment by any public authority – Sections 21 & 22 of the Constabulary Force Act – Section 58 of the Road Traffic Act – The Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region Act - Alternative/adequate means of redress available – Permanent injunction.

Scott, Esther; Scott, Gladstone et al v Scott, Allison

Limitation of Actions – Joint Tenancy- One Joint Owner in possession – Surviving Joint owner living overseas when property purchased and never in possession – Whether title of surviving joint owner „automatically” extinguished after 12 years – Whether children of joint owner in possession have a cause of action – Whether trial ought to be in chambers or in open court.

Morrell, Harry v Jamaica Public Service Company Limited

Contract - Under-registration of electricity consumption - Disconnection of electricity claimant commencing action against defendant for breach of contract and defamation - Claimant suffering loss resulting from rewiring of premises - Claimant contending defendant’s breach of duty caused loss - Whether defendant breached duty - Whether breach caused loss - Whether claimant entitled to damages for physical inconvenience and mental distress - Whether defendant entitled to payment for under- Registered consumption - Assessment of damages.

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