Vision 

A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

Mission

To provide sound, timely judgments and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

2023

Hinds, Denzel v Hinds, Rowan

Assessment of damages – Motor vehicle collision – Negligence –– Damages –
Pain and suffering and loss of amenities - Special damages.

CEAC Outstanding Company Limited v Minister of Industry Commerce Agriculture and Fisheries

Judicial Review – Claim for judicial review – Availability of remedy – Prohibition – Mandamus – Whether the Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has a statutory duty to issue guidelines for the transportation and handling of ship-generated food waste in accordance with environmental permits – The Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act – Plant (Quarantine) Act – Shipping (Training, Certification, Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watchkeeping) Regulations 1998

Honeywell, Earle v Donald Stephenson and BCIC Insurance Company Limited

Application for rectification of contract - Alleged mistake when drafting third party release agreement - Whether the third party release agreement as executed between the claimant and 2nd defendant evinced the true and common intention of the parties - Whether common or unilateral mistake was made in the drafting and preparation of the agreement - Whether the court can exercise its equitable jurisdiction to rectify the instrument of agreement to reflect the true and common intention of the parties - Whether the agreement should be set aside - Whether the agreement as executed by the partie

Williams, Christopher v Miller, Charmaine

Family Law – Application for Custody of Child – Application for Variation of Custody Order – Whether there has been a Material Change of Circumstances to Justify Variation of Custody Order Already Made. Family Law – Application for Custody of Child – Whether Variation of Custody Order is in the Best Interest of the Child.

Pages

Covid-19

Emergency Matters

Emergency Matters

Matrimonial Proceedings

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028