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A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

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To provide sound, timely judgements and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

2019

Allison, Violet v Lawrence-Johnson, Josephine and Cousins, Patrick

Land Dispute – Three properties merged into one – Land brought under the Registration of Titles Act – Whether title obtained by fraud – Whether claim is statute barred – Adverse possession – Limitation of Actions Act – Registration of Titles Act (RTA), ss. 42, 68, 70, 71, 153, 158, 161 & 168.

General Accident Insurance Company Limited v Johnson, Michael

Trial in Chambers — No dispute of facts — Performance Bond — Defendant not a
party to the Performance Bond — Defendant provided title to land as security for
the Performance Bond — Whether deposit of title created equitable mortgage.

Pentium Holdings Limited v Morris, Bryan and Island Construction Ltd. and Plexus Limited

Claim for damages for breach of contract and/or negligence – Whether claim under both heads can properly be pursued – Contract for architectural services regarding office renovation project – Separate contract for construction services regarding office renovation project – Implied terms– Whether 1st defendant should be held personally liable for negligence – Scope of duty of care owed by architect to claimant – Whether 3rd defendant owed duty of care to claimant to carry out any of the duties particularized in the claimant’s second further amended particulars of claim – Ancillary Claims.

McFarlane, Winsome v McFarlane, Earl

Marital property dispute - Service of claim documents on defendant overseas - Whether claim is statute-barred - Practice and procedure - Mandatorily expressed provisions of Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) - Interpretation - Applicability of Rule 26.9 of the CPR - Dispute as to Court's jurisdiction to try claim.

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