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

Dunbar, Millard v St. Catherine Co-operative Credit Union Ltd.

Mortgage - Foreclosure - Whether notice of foreclosure sent by registered letter
must actually be received by the addressee for the service to be valid
Contract - Formation - Agreement to negotiate - Whether binding contract
Unjust enrichment - Whether proper exercise of right to foreclose can amount to
unjust enrichment

Harris, Celestine v Harris, Henry

Matrimonial Property – Relationship commenced when parties were 16 and 18
years old respectively - Both participated In development of a pharmaceutical
business – Company – Unequal number of shares - Property purchased In
Husband’s sole name- Funds from company used to purchase property -
Common intention - Whether property beneficially owned jointly in equal shares.

Lawrence-Austin, Carol Ann v The Assets Recovery Agency

Civil Procedure - Stay of proceedings - Principles to be applied - Exercise of Court’s discretion and balancing of competing interests of the parties - Whether risk of inconsistent judgments can provide a basis for a stay

Stewart, Gloria v Williams, Herbert

Civil Procedure - Acknowledgment of service - Effect of admission contained therein - Effect of failure to apply for withdrawal of admission

Pages

Covid-19

Emergency Matters

Emergency Matters

Matrimonial Proceedings

Customer Service

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028