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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.

2017

Jade Overseas Holdings Limited v Palmyra Properties Limited et al.

COMPANY LAW  WHETHER AGREEMENT TO FUND LITIGATION CHAMPERTOUS – FIXED CHARGE AND FLOATING CHARGE – WHETHER ASSIGNMENT OF PROCEEDS OF SUMMARY JUDGMENT INVALID – WHETHER ASSIGNMENT OF PROCEEDS OUTSIDE OF CHARGE – WHETHER AGREEMENT TO ASSIGN PROCEEDS OF SUMMARY JUDGMENT OUTSIDE OF ORDINARY SCOPE OF BUSINESS

F v D

Family law - Custody -  Sections 3, 4, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18 of Children (Guardianship and Custody) Act – Paramountcy of the welfare of the child - Factors o be taken into account.

Smith, Adrian v Edwards, Devon

Damages – Personal Injuries – Fracture – Future Medical Expenses – Chest Trauma – Motor Vehicle Collision – Whiplash

R v Thomas, Christopher

Evidence -– Criminal proceedings – Supreme Court - Trial – Application for special measures - Video link –– Child witness - Vulnerable witness - Evidence (Special Measures) Act 2012

Mendez, Isaac v Roache, Corporal Kirk and The Attorney General

Malicious Prosecution  Claimant arrested and charged for breach of Copyright Act – Display of C D’s – Whether CD’s were for sale – Case dismissed for want of prosecution – Claimant brought action claiming damage for malicious prosecution - Resonable and probable cause – Constabulary Force Act s. 33 – Copyright Act s. 10, 31 (3) (b) & 46 (1) (b).

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Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028