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.

2018

Wint-Smith, Fay v Smith, Donald

Division of matrimonial property - The family home - Whether equal share rule to be varied - Whether limitation has run against husband’s interest in property - Whether property transferred by spouse prior to filing of claim can be the subject matter of claim - Whether 3rd party with interest in property should have been joined as party to claim or whether being called as witness is sufficient to allow court to make order adverse to third party’s interest.

Brown, Milton v The Commissioner General

Revenue AppealTime within which to bring Appeal in Revenue Court expired - Application for extension of time to file Appeal refused - Application for leave to Appeal to the Court of Appeal - Principles to be considered in granting permission to Appeal to the Court of Appeal.

Darlington, Shielnile v Saint Ann's Bay Hospital et al

Medical Negligence - Whether the Defendants failed to ensure the safe delivery of the Claimant’s baby - Whether the treatment of the Claimant and her baby fell below the standard expected of a reasonably competent hospital staff

Mccorkell, Joelle v Jamaica Urban Transit Co. Ltd. et al

Negligence - Motor vehicle collision - Child claimant - Whether the accident was caused by the negligence of the defendant’s agent and/or servant - Whether accident caused or contributed to by the claimant - General damages - Anxiety disorder - Special damages

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028