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.

2020

Robertson, George v Dowe, Sonia and Administrator General

Land law – Recovery of possession – Oral agreement for sale – Whether the deceased paid the purchase price – Statute of Frauds, section 4
Land Law – Whether deceased acquired possessory title – Registration of Titles Act, section 68 – Limitation of Actions Act, sections 3 and 30
Equity - Proprietary estoppel

Contract for sale of land – Part performance

Regina v Williams, George

Offence of Murder - Sections 9 and 24 of the Mental Health Act - Incarceration of
mentally ill accused without trial - Nolle Prosequi - Principles of Problem Solving
Justice

Davis, Uriel v University of the West Indies

Negligence - Whether defendant provided a safe system of work, safe place of work and safe equipment - Whether defendant in breach of duty – Causation - Quantum of damages.

Grey Grant, Maria v Wood, Christopher and Ultra Home Contractors Limited

Breach of Contract - Sale of townhouse – Enforceability of unstamped Agreements for Sale – Consideration – Ascertainability of consideration – Variation of written documents by oral evidence – Constructive trust – Part performance – Proprietary estoppel - Stamp Duty Act, ss. 36, 43, 44 and 45 - Registration of Titles Act, s. 135. Statute of Frauds.

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