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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.

2021

Wright Anderson, Andrea Paulette (By Boysie Roy Wright, Guardian Ad Litem) v Anderson, Andrew Herman

Civil Procedure - CPR 26.3 and 26.9 - Application to strike out statement of case for failure to comply with court order where no consequence for failure to comply was specified - Delayed compliance - Considerations.
Matrimonial Property - PROSA - Section 13 (2) application for extension of time to bring claim for division of property - General considerations - Stage of proceedings at which application made.
Survivorship - Severance of joint tenancies and interests jointly held.

Regina v Beckford, Randy and Reid, Kidani

Sentencing after trial - Offence of Knowingly Possessing Identity Information - Section 10(1) of the Law Reform (Fraudulent Transactions) (Special Provisions) Act, 2013

Skyrock Capital Limited v Lawrence, Minette and Lawrence, Lowell

Practice and procedure - Application for Summary Judgment - Principles - Part 15. 2 (b) of the Civil Procedure Rules
Mediation clauses – Application for stay of claim in favour of mediation - Principles to be applied - Whether similar to stay in favour of arbitration – Effect if any of steps taken in the proceedings.
Promissory note - Validity - Defences - requirement of stamping - Whether claim based on promissory note or whether promissory note is being used as supporting evidence only

Gaynor, Marvin v Braco Farms Ltd and Austin, Noel

Negligence – Contributory negligence – Duty of care – Personal injury – Whether the Road Traffic Act covers collisions in a truck park – Special damages – General damages – Loss of earnings – Unauthorised entry

Smith, Louis v Director of Public Prosecutions and Parish Court Judge for the Parish of Saint James Sandra Wong-Small

Judicial review – Application for leave to apply for judicial review – The threshold test – Whether the applicant has an arguable ground with a realistic prospect of success – Applicant charged with offences under repealed statute – Whether the charges laid against the applicant are null and void and of no effect – Whether the Full Court is the proper forum having regard to all the circumstances of the case – Whether there is an alternative remedy available to the applicant – The Money Laundering Act, section 3(1)(c), The Interpretation Act, section 25(2), The Proceeds of Crime Act, section

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