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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.

Goulbourne, Karren v Associated Gospel Assemblies

Claim for specific performance of a 15 years lease agreement - Claimant's interim application for injunctive relief - Rent Restriction Act - Certificate of exemption - Notice to quit occupation of premises - Failure on the part of the tenant to pay rent when due - Whether notice to quit is valid - Presuption against retrospective operation of legislation - Undertaking as to damages - Failure of claimant to provide undertaking as to damages - Failure of defendnat to provide any undertaking.

L-3 Communications Corporation (Trading as Prime Wave Communications) v Go Tel Communications Limited and Neil, Enos et al

Civil practice and procedure - Notice of application for summary judgment - Rule 15.2 (b) of the Civil Procedure Rules - Whether defence has a realistic prospect of success - Whether the Claimant should be permitted to rectify documents to insert its name as the contracting party.

Neil, Vanetta v Halstead, Janice

Civil practice and procedure - Notice of application for court orders to strike out claim - Rule 26.3 (1) (b) of the Civil Procedure Rules - The Limitation of Actions Act 1881 (Jamaica) - English Limitation Act of 1623 21 James 1 Cap 16 - English Limitation Act 1980 - The Interpretation Act - Whether the claim is statute barred and an abuse of the process of the Court.

Hewitt, Trevor v Hewitt, Arlene

Division of [matrimonial property] - Family home – Whether property falls within the definition of the family home – Other property – Whether court can treat with claim as if made for division of property other than the family home – Relevant considerations. Property (Right of Spouses) Act sections 2,13 and 14.

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