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A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

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To provide sound, timely judgements and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

Spur Tree Spices Jamaica Limited v The Minister of Labour and Social Security

Accusation of theft –Summary dismissal of employees – Failure to comply with the 
Labour Relations Code – Offer of reinstatement – Meaning of reinstatement in fact 
and law – Disciplinary hearings on same facts which triggered improper dismissals 
– Propriety of condition subsequent to reinstatement – Definition of industrial 
dispute – Whether there was an extant industrial dispute at time of Minister’s 
referral – Need for second complaint after second dismissal  – Minister’s referral 

Anslip, Ryan v North East Regional Health Authority

Employment - Dismissal – Fixed Term Contract providing for dismissal and for termination of engagement with notice or salary in lieu of notice - Claimant's employment terminated without notice – Salary in lieu of notice and additional payments given – Whether Claimant dismissed for cause
No evidence presented in support of Defence - Whether court obliged to accept Claimant’s account.

Downer, Denton v Solid General Insurance Brokers Limited, Advantage General Insurance Company, Solid Life General et al

Applications for relief from sanction trial commenced - Trial judge ruled statements of case had been struck out - Trial aborted - Applications made after trial - Whether delay inordinate - Whether there are good explanations for the delay - Rule 26.8., CPR.

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