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.

2023

Lawrence, Shanan v Branch Development Limited Trading as Iberostar Rosehall Beach and Spa Resort

Application challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear the claim - Whether the failure of the Claimant to serve the prescribed notes to the Defendant and form of defence with the claim form during the life of the claim is a nullity - Whether amendments made after the expiration of the limitation period should be permitted to stand - The duty of a litigant to pursue his claim and to take all reasonable steps to secure a date for the hearing of the application - The requirement to file an application and a supporting affidavit simultaneously.

Tucker, Marva v Administrator General of Jamaica

Family law- Section 2 of the Intestates’ Estates and Property Charges Act – Whether a Common Law relationship existed between the Applicant and the Deceased – Whether the Applicant is a spouse within the meaning of the Act.

Supreme Ventures Limited v Prime Sports (Jamaica) Limited and Fair Trading Commission

Appeal against the findings of the Fair Trading Commission - Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court - Sections 7, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 49 of the Fair Competition Act - Part 60 Civil Procedure Rules, 2002 - Anti-competitive practices - Whether hearing should have been held- whether sufficient opportunity to be heard afforded - Whether an expressed promise or policy establishes a legitimate expectation - Whether there is a breach of procedural fairness

J Wray & Nephew Limited v Restaurant Associates Limited

Application for amendments to Claim Form after Case Management Conference –Whether the amendments constitute a new cause of action- whether application to amend should extend to new provisions regarding interest rate – Civil Procedure Rules, 2002 Rule 20.4 (2) and 1.1, The Limitation of Actions Act – Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act

Taylor, Kenisha v Holding, Jermaine, Jamaica Urban Transit Co. Ltd. and Bernard Blue et al

Negligence – Motor vehicle collision – Liability of parties – Credibility of Witnesses – Assessment of Damages
Preliminary issue – Application for relief from sanctions refused to allow witness statements to stand – Application at trial for Court to exercise discretion under Rule 29.11 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) to allow witnesses to give evidence – Whether the Court has discretion to allow evidence where application for relief from sanctions is refused under Rule 29.11.

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