LIVE STREAM: Swearing-in Ceremony for the Judges for the Michaelmas Term 2025


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.

2022

Thomas, Omobowale v Gardner, Rohan and Marlon Webb

Setting Aside Default Judgment – CPR 13.3 – Whether the defence is one with a real prospect of success – Whether the defendant applied to set aside the defence as soon as reasonably practicable – Whether there is a good explanation for failing to file an acknowledgement of service within the time stipulated by the CPR – Whether the claim form was served

Bernard, Karl v Whyte, Peter

Setting Aside Default Judgment under CPR 13.3. - Whether the defence has a real prospect of success - If the defence has a real prospect of success, has the applicant applied to set aside the default judgment as soon as it was reasonably practicable -  Does the applicant have a good reason for not filing an acknowledgement of service within the time stipulated by the CPR

James, Mona Yvonne v Wilson, Satricurl

Sections 2 and 6 of the Property (Rights of Spouses) Act – Whether the Claimant is a spouse as defined by the Property (Rights of Spouses) Act – Division of property – The definition of the family home – Principal family residence.

Jaddoo, Donnetta v Jaddoo, David

Division of matrimonial property - Property (Rights of Spouses) Act,  sections 2, 6,

7, 13 and 14 - The family home - Other matrimonial properties – Whether wife is

Entitled to a share of the other matrimonial properties – Whether wife is entitled

To part of the business -  How to calculate wife’s interest in business which has been Sold

Hunnigan, Pauline v Attorney General of Jamaica

Medical Negligence – No evidence on behalf of the Doctor who performed the procedures – What is the duty of care owed to a patient by a person who holds himself out as a specialist – Damages

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