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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.

2021

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.

Wright, Alrick v Farquharson, Donna

Civil practice and procedure - Interlocutory injunction - Whether there is a serious issue to be tried - Balance of inconvenience - Whether damages is an adequate remedy.

Phoenix Printery Limited v Ashcar Printing Solutions Limited

Contract – Pre-Incorporation contract- Whether adopted - Whether subsequent contract executed – Whether breach of contract to pay commission – whether breach of contract by claimant releases defendant from obligation to pay sums due under contract.

Regina v OGilvie, Everette

Sentencing after trial - Offence of knowingly possessing identity information - Section 10(1) of the Law Reform (Fraudulent Transactions) (Special Provisions) Act, 2013

Guardian Life Limited v Dunkley, Christopher

Civil Procedure - CPR Rule 69.4 - Scope of the rule - Whether the words complained of by the Claimant are capable of bearing the meanings attributed to them in the statements of case.

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Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028