LIVE STREAM: Phillip Paulwell V Attorney General of Jamaica


Vision 

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

Mission

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

2020

Broderick, Steadman v Firearm Licensing Authority

Application for leave for judicial review – Whether there is an arguable case for leave – Order made by the respondent revoking an expired firearm licence – Duty of decision maker to give notification of its decision – Notification of revocation sent by registered post – The date from which three-month time limit for filing the application should run – Whether the date of the revocation order or the date of its receipt should be regarded as the date of notification – Whether an alternative remedy was available to the applicant at the date of notification of the decision – Part 56 of the Civ

Carreras Limited v Commissioner of Customs

Judicial Review – Minister’s approval for post and audit exercise – Whether audit process fair and reasonable – Natural Justice – Legitimate Expectation – Certiorari – Mandamus

Drakulich, Michael and Patchen, Max et al v Rainforest Adventures (Holdings) Limited and Mystic Mountain Limited

Company Law – Application for Interlocutory Injunction – Sections 213A (2) (a), (b) and (c) of the Companies Act – Appointment of directors - Appointment of managing director - Whether power of shareholder owning 100% of the shares is to be restrained - Negotiations ongoing with bond holders-Whether appointments unfair or prejudicial - Whether issue for tria l - Whether damages adequate remedy - Whether just in all the circumstances.

DJ v MB

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction 1980-Articles 3, 11, 12, &13 - The Children (Guardianship and Custody) Amendment Act - Habitual Residence - Grave risk - Discretion after one year - Abridgement of time - Civil Procedure Rules - Rule 27. 2(4).

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Covid-19

Emergency Matters

Emergency Matters

Matrimonial Proceedings

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028