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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.

A1 Limited v Abrahams, Mary Grace

Application for stay of execution pending appeal – Application for removal of caveat - Application to strike out claim – Whether issue estoppel or res judicata – Judge reached age of retirement prior to delivery of judgment- Whether real prospect of success on appeal- Stare decisis - Whether Supreme Court bound by decision of court of appeal- Whether real risk of injustice if stay refused.

 

Patterson, Vernal Ernest v Nelson Patterson, Millicent Ann

Presumption that joint equitable ownership flows from joint legal ownership – Rebuttal of presumption a heavy burden but can be displaced by showing a different common intention – Common intention to be deduced objectively from parties words and conduct – The court should consider what is fair having regard to the whole course of dealing between the parties in instances where the intended shares are uncertain – Factors to consider in determining common intention include financial contribution and the purpose for which the property was acquired – Occupation rent – Central consideration is fo

Harley, Doreen v Harley, Norman and Jamaica Redevelopment Foundation Inc.

Civil Procedure - Joinder of party – Whether mortgagee should be joined on an application to restrain the registrar of lands from registering an order foreclosure.

Statutory Interpretation – Whether there is a requirement under section 119 of the Registration of Titles Act for a caveator claiming a beneficial interest to be served with a notice of intention to make an application for foreclosure – Whether there is a requirement for such a notice if the caveat is based on a beneficial interest awarded by the court.

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