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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

Regina v Taylor, Dwayne

Sentencing after trial- Section 20 1(b) of the Firearms Act- Illegal possession of firearm- Illegal possession of ammunition

Burrell, Ackelie v McLeod, Raymond

Motor vehicle accident - Negligence - Breach of duty of care - Assessment of damages - Special damages - Medical expenses - Whether the claimant is entitled to claim portion of expenses paid by his Health Insurance - Future medical expenses - No mention of this item in the particulars of claim or the claimant’s evidence - First time it is mentioned is in the supplemental submissions - Whether the Claimant is entitled to an award - General damages - Pain and suffering and loss of amenities - Handicap on the labour market.

Charley's Windsor Hours Limited v Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Growth & Job Creation

Judicial review – Application for leave to apply for judicial review – Threshold test: Whether the applicant has an arguable case for judicial review with a realistic prospect of success - Doctrine of ultra vires – Whether statutory authority acted ultra vires – Principles of illegality and irrationality – Whether statutory authority acted illegally and irrationally - Duty to give reasons – Whether the decision of the statutory authority should be set aside for failure to give reasons

CEAC Outsourcing Company Limited v Natural Resources Conservation Authority, National Environment and Planning Agency, The North East Regional Health Authority et al

Amendments to Fixed Date Claim Form after Case Management Conference – Civil Procedure Rules 20.4 and 1.1 – New Cause of Action – Constitutional Claims – Charter of Rights 13(3)(h) – Whether Charter of Rights applies to Companies – Section 9 of Natural Conservation Authority Act – section 2(2) of the Natural -
Resources (Prescribe Areas) (Prohibition of Categories of Enterprise, Construction and Development) Order, 1996.

Williams, Kathleen v Lee, Devern

Application to set aside default judgment – Whether the defendant was served with originating documentations – Default judgment allegedly irregularly entered – When did the defendant became aware of the default judgment – Whether the application was made as soon as was reasonably practicable after finding out about the default judgment – Whether the proposed defence has a realistic prospect of success

Jones, Keneisha v Jones, Michael Lancelot Garrison

Property Rights of Spouses Act Sections 6 and 7 – Division of Matrimonial Home – Exceptions to the equal share rule – The factors that the court may consider in determining whether the equal share rule is to be varied.

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