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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.

Durrant, Tenroy v The Commissioner of Police and Assistant Commissioner of Police

Administrative Law - Judicial review - Whether delay bars grant of relief – Decision of Commissioner of Police not to confirm Constable on probation - Statutory Interpretation of The Police Service Regulations - Natural Justice -Meaning of show cause - Date of impugned decision is the date time begins to run - Deeming provision applies if Commissioner fails to act Jamaica Constabulary Force Act, section 3(2)(a), The Police Service Regulations, 1961, Regulations 24(6)(a), (b), Civil Procedure Rules 56.6(7), (3)

Spectrum Insurance Brokers Limited v The Industrial Disputes Tribunal and Mr. Laurel Smith

Judicial Review – Redundancy – Whether the Industrial Disputes Tribunal has jurisdiction over an industrial dispute concerning termination by way of
redundancy when referral by the Minister of Labour uncontested
Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes Act, Employment (Termination And
Redundancy Payments) Act
Civil Procedure Rules, 56.2(1), 56.2(2)(a)

Jamaica Redevelopment Foundation Inc. v The Attorney General of Jamaica and Industrial Disputes Tribunal

Constitutional Law – Separation of Powers – Right to due process – Whether
breach of the right to a fair hearing – Whether as presently constituted the
Industrial Disputes Tribunal is an independent and impartial authority
Constitution of Jamaica (Order in Council), 1962, sections 7(2), 8(2) - Charter of
Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, section 16(2) - Labour Relations and Industrial
Disputes Act, sections 7(2) and 8 (2)(c), Second Schedule, sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7.

Wong, Marvin and Freewill Development Limited v Bailey, Trevor; Carl Blissett and Earth Curve Holdings Limited

Civil Practice and Procedure – Inter-Partes Hearing on Application for Extension of
Interim Injunction – Whether or not the Claimants have a case with a real prospect
of success – Whether Claimants have put sufficient evidence before the Court that
they have a real prospect of success in establishing a beneficial interest in the
property.

Spence, Michael (Administrator of Estate Dorothy Spence) v Forbes, Olive Maud

Application to revoke order previously made using CPR rule 26.1(7) – Application for leave to appeal – Whether declaratory reliefs may be granted on an ex parte application for default judgment – Whether prerequisites of CPR rule 12.10(4) and (5) were satisfied – Whether absence of reasons for decision is a basis for granting leave to appeal.

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