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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.

2019

Boothe, Wayne and Boothe, Denise v Digicel (Jamaica Ltd.)

Claim for damages for breach of contractual agreement related to use and occupation of property and for defamation - Lease agreement - Breach of covenant of quiet enjoyment - Ancillary claim - Credibility of witnesses - Whether alleged defamaory words were said and whether those words are defamatory.

Kinlock, Desmond v McFarlane, Denny and Campbell, Patrick et al

Application for extension of time to file defence – Application to strike out of statement of case for being prolix – Application to strike out the case against the other Defendants as the Attorney General is the proper party to the claim – Application to strike out the statement of case that refers to Breach of Social contract – CPR rules 8.9, 8.9A, 26.3(1)(c), (d) and 34.2 - Crown Proceedings Act – Request for information

R v Brown, Romario

Sentence – Manslaughter - Provocation - Larceny from the dwelling- Simple Larceny

Hughes, Alicia v PAJ Imports Limited

Civil procedure – Application to set aside default judgment pursuant to rule 13.2 of the Civil Procedure Rules – Irregularly obtained default judgment – Application to set aside default judgment pursuant to rule 13.3 – Tests to be applied.
Civil procedure – Whether the court’s power to dispense with the service of a document in rule 6.8 applies to the claim form.

Johnson, Sephlene Anne v Johnson, Clarence George

Civil procedure - Notice of application of court orders - Whether judge of concurrent jurisdiction can vary an earlier court order made by that same court, if so, in what circumstances - Consent order - Whether claim is 'res judicata'.

 

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