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

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

2023

Bramwell, Diandra v Gibson, Andrene

Civil Procedure – Specific disclosure – Requirements for specific disclosure – Time for ordering Specific Disclosure - Whether the documents to be disclosed are directly relevant – Whether Specific Disclosure is necessary to dispose fairly of the claim or to save costs – Civil Procedure Rules 2002 (as amended) – CPR 1.1, 28, 34.1, 64.6 and 65.8 (3) – Defamation Act section 20(3) – General Consumption Tax Act sections 26 and 28

Edwards, Young, Iona v Edwards, Lorraine and Gilda Joyce Gordon

Civil Procedure Rules – Setting aside judgment given in party’s absence –
whether the applicable rule is rule 39.6 or rule 13.2 – Rule 39.6 - Whether good
reason given for absence of defendant – Whether some other order would have
been made if the defendant had been present.

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

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