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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

Careif Limited and Tharpe, Anthony v Jamaica Observer Limited

Interlocutory Application – Specific disclosure – Request for Information – Unless Order – Whether there has been compliance – Whether claimants’ statement of case is struck out – Rules 28 & 34 of the Civil Procedure Rules 2002.

Peart, Roxanne v Thomas, Shameer and O'Connor, Brenda et al

Negligence – Claimant stabbed in eye with pencil – Loss of vision in left eye – Cause of action pleaded in Negligence – Whether statement of case discloses negligence or assault against one Defendant – Section 48 of the Judicature (Supreme Court Act) – Rule 8 of the Civil Procedure Rules
Damages – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – Quantum of damages

Dystant, Monica v Proprietors Strata Plan #788

Application for relief from sanctions  - Distinction between application to set aside default judgment and application for relief from sanctions – Whether judge of concurrent jurisdiction can set aside judgment of another – Whether slip rule applies to error made by judge. 

Gayle, Lennox v Regina

Criminal Law- Constabulary force Act - Assault - Resisting arrest- Whether arrest lawful - Whether duty to give name - Noise Abatement Act -Whether reasonable cause to suspect.

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Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028