2021

Contempt proceedings - Motion to commit - Criminal standard - Nature and quality of conduct - Interference with administration of justice - Part 53 Civil Procedure Rules, 2002, section 2

Judicial Review - Whether industrial dispute existed at time of referral to Minister - Whether referral of dispute to IDT ultra vires - Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes Act, section 11A(1)(a)(i)

Revenue Law - Education Tax - Education Tax Act - Section 5(1)(c)(ix) Income Tax Act - Paths to Employer’s liability for Education Tax - Applicability of common law principles in determining whether a contract of service exists in determining liability for Education Tax.

Extension of time to file defence- Application for default judgment

Joint Tenants – Whether the Co-Owner was dispossessed – S. 3 and 30 of the Limitation of Actions Act – Claimant must show factual possession as well as the intention to possess – The Co-Owner is deceased.

Civil Procedure – Application to renew order for seizure and sale- Whether application made within twelve months of issue date- Whether the “corresponding date rule” of computation of time applies - Whether interests of other judgment creditors affected.

Admiralty Claim- Application to strike out claim – Collision between two vessels - Contract for towage services - Whether contract incorporated exclusive jurisdiction clause - Whether Jamaica a forum conveniens – Whether claim in rem - Whether incorrect form of claim.