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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.

2020

Bryan, Jhamel v Caribbean Maritime Institute

Defendant established by Act with Statutory Constitution – Defendant a Public Education body – Section 3 (1) of Caribbean Maritime Institute Act – Section 28 of Interpretation Act – whether contract between Claimant and Defendant – if contract whether contract breached – Disciplinary measures taken against Claimant – whether right to fair hearing denied Claimant – Credibility of parties

Yellow Media (Jamaica) Limited v The Industrial Disputes Tribunal and Wade, Ladianne

Application for Certiorari - Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes Act Sections
12(4)(C), 12(15)(c), 12(10) & 20 - Scope and Function of The Industrial Disputes
Tribunal - Function of the Court in reviewing awards of The Industrial Disputes
Tribunal. - Whether The Industrial Disputes Tribunal acted Outside of the scope of
its jurisdiction

Pindling, Sharon v Spence, Derrick

Whether the provisions of the Property Rights of Spouses Act are applicable – Whether the disputed property is the family home – Whether provisions of section 14(2) of the PROSA relevant – Whether the principles of constructive and/or resulting trust are applicable.

Salada Foods Jamaica Limited v Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority

Judicial review – Application for leave to apply for judicial review – Threshold test – Whether the applicant has an arguable ground with a realistic prospect of success – Doctrine of ultra vires – Whether statutory authority acted ultra vires – Principle of illegality and irrationality – Whether statutory authority acted illegally and irrationally – Principle of equitable treatment – Whether statutory authority acted unfairly and inequitably – Whether the waivers granted by the statutory authority gave rise in law to a legitimate expectation on the part of the applicant – Whether the appli

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