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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.

2023

Stewart Brown Investments Limited v Morris Hill Limited

Civil Procedure Rules - Request to enter Judgment in Default of Defence – Application to set aside Request for Judgment in Default of Defence - Application for permission to file Defence out of time - CPR 10.2, 10.3(9), 11, 12.5, 13.2, 26.8, 26. (1) (2) (c).

Dryden, Kerrie-Ann v Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Public Service Commission, The Attorney General of Jamaica and Audrey Sewell

JUDICIAL REVIEW - Civil Procedure Rules - Part 56 of CPR – Constitutional law –– Breach of Public Service Regulations – Staff Orders for Public Service – Performance Management Appraisal System (PMAS) guidelines – Delay in completing job performance reports and PMAS appeal process – Right to fair hearing within reasonable time under Section 16(2) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms – Mandamus – Declaration – Damages.

Davidson, Neville v Serge Island Dairies

Civil procedure - Application to Strike out Claim – Statement of Claim is an Abuse of Process - No reasonable ground for bringing the claim – Civil Procedure Rules, 2002, rule 26.3(1) (b) (c)
Civil procedure - Application for Summary Judgment - Civil Procedure Rules, 2002, rule 15.2

Urban Taxi and Tours Limited v Advantage General Insurance Company Limited

Civil Procedure – Application to set aside Default Judgment – Whether the requirements for entering a Default Judgment for failure to file Acknowledgment of Service or Defence have been met – Whether Default Judgment should be set aside – Prejudice – Overriding Objective – Civil Procedure Rules 2002 (as amended) 1.1.12.4,12.5,13.3 (1) and (2).

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Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028