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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.

McKenzie, Andrew Francis-Xavier v Farquharson-McKenzie, Shorna Toneta

CIVIL PRACTICE & PROCEDURE - Section 14 of the Property (Rights of Spouses) Act – Division of property other than the family home – Considerations under section 14 (2) and (3) of PROSA – Section 15 of PROSA – Partition Act – Occupation Rent – Principles upon which an award is made – No ouster – Defendant undertaking not to occupy jointly owned property.

Board of Directors of the Mico University College v Minister of Labour and Social Security and Alexander Okuonghae

Judicial Review – Section 2 of the Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes Act – What is an Industrial Dispute under the Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes Act – Whether the Minister acted Ultra Vires in referring the matter to the Industrial Disputes Tribunal

Morgan, Akeem v Dunn, Tavia, Lowell Morgan, M. Maurice Manning, Patrick Foster and Lowell Mortan (Administrator Ad Litem for the Estate of Donovan Walker et al

Jurisdiction - The supervisory jurisdiction of the court over its officers - Whether the jurisdiction is limited to undertakings given by attorneys-at-law - Whether it is compensatory or punitive – Whether the fixed date claim form discloses reasonable grounds for bringing the claim - Whether defendants waived their right to make the preliminary objection by filing an affidavit in answer - Whether a cause of action needed for declaratory relief - Whether undertaking given to the court merged into the final judgment

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