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LIVE STREAM: Swearing-in Ceremony for Judges of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court for Easter Term 2026  

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.

Chen, Deborah v The University of the West Indies

 

Application  to strike out claimant's statement of case - University of the West Indies (UWI) Charter, Statutes and Ordinances - Appeal rejection of PH. D Thesis visitor's jurisdiction - Delay in exercising jurisdiction - Breach of constitutional right to a fair hearing within a reasonable time before an independent and impartial tribunal - Jurisdiction of Court to hear matters with visitor's jurisdiction - Availability or alternative remedy to claimant - Civil Procedure Rules Part 56.

Marlie Technology Park Limited and Geotechvision Enterprises Limited v Sagicor Bank Jamaica Limited

Civil Procedure - In limine objection to further consideration of interim injunction granted ex parte - no order made by the court for the filing and service of claim form by specified date - applicant gave an undertaking in it application for without notice interim injunction to file and serve claim by a specified date - applicant failed to comply with own undertaking - court orally advised of the filing of claim form on the day of the hearing but not served on respondent at the time of the hearing - whether court is prevented from considering application further.

Labeach, Allessandra v Powell, Anthony and Advantage General Insurane Company Limited

Civil Procedure - Whether insurer has the right to intervene or must obtain the leave of the court - Sufficiency of interest - Defendant deceased when insurance policy in respect of motor vehicle renewed by the insurer - Whether insurer should be permitted to intervene to set aside default judgment in the absence of notice or permission of the Defendant’s Estate as policy holder - Identity of the person who applied for renewal of policy of insurance not disclosed by the insurer.

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