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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.

Bernard, Deanroy Ralston v The Public Services Commission, the Attorney General of Jamaica and the Jamaica Civil Service Association

Constitution - Power to Transfer Permanent Secretary - Legitimate Expectation-
Breach of Natural Justice – Damages – Injunction - Certiorari
Sections 1(2)(a), 1(2)(b), 93 and 126 of the Jamaica (Constitution), Order in Council
1962

Larman, Judith (Beneficiary of the Estate of Orville Anthony Larman, deceased) v Larman, Antoinette Desiree (Executrix of the Estate of Orville Larman, deceased)

Administration of estate - Probate - Administration with will annexed - Whether the Court has the power to clarify vary or alter a previous Court order of a judge of concurrent jurisdiction which has been perfected - Error of omission in previously made order – Rule 42.10(1) - Intention of the Court in previous order - Circumstances associated with the application – Substantial delay in administration of deceased's estate - Interpretation of the words 'permitted to proceed' - Ordinary meaning of word/phrase - Removal and substitution of personal representative – Rule 68.

Persichilli, Benedetto v Taddeo, Leo and New Era Homes 2000 Limited

Settlement Agreement – Consent Order – Agreed expert required to do several valuations - Whether valuations can be set aside - Whether new expert to be appointed - Whether fraud or collusion alleged or proved - Whether failure to follow material instructions alleged or proved - Whether error or negligence a sufficient basis to set aside valuation unilaterally - Admissibility of expert evidence- Rules 32.12 and 32.13 (2) (a) – Whether an expert’s failure to comply with procedural requirements necessarily renders reports inadmissible in evidence.

Williams, Dinsdale v Wallace, Opal and Century Sales 2020 Limited, KB Sitrof Financial Services and Danyielle Donaldson

Rule 53.10 - Whether contempt alleged to be committed after the grant of summary judgment is contempt committed within proceedings in the court and therefore properly commenced by application under Part 11 of the CPR.
Whether persons who are not parties to a claim may be joined as respondents in contempt proceedings commenced by application under Part 11 of the CPR.

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