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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.

Chin, Winston v Car-Cara Development, Can-Cara Environment Limited, the Minister of Transport Works and Housing and the Attorney General of Jamaica

Section 13 (3) (l) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Constitutional Amendment) Act 2011 – Whether the right has been engaged – Breach of contract – Assessment of damages for breach of contract – Private nuisance – What is the remedy in damages for a claim in private nuisance.

Knott, Aleisha v Myrie, Copeland

Breach of Contract - Whether the Defendant is liable for failing to complete the modification of the unfinished building - Whether the Claimant breached the contract for failing to pay the Defendant in a timely manner - Whether the Defendant is in breach of the contract for leaving the work site - Whether the Defendant should be compensated for additional works.

CC v Rex

Criminology – Detention – Review of Inmate Held at the Governor General’s Pleasure – Mentally Disordered Applicant – Applicant Deemed Detained at the Court’s Pleasure – Jurisdiction of the Court to Review Detention – Whether Applicant should be released unconditionally

Anikwue, Monique Ifeoma Elizabeth v DCR Hardware and Construction Ltd

Application for interlocutory injunction - Whether there is a serious issue to be tried – Whether damages are adequate – Whether the application is in the nature of a permanent injunction - Whether an injunction can be granted at the interlocutory stage where there is no claim for permanent injunction in the Claim - Whether it is necessary to make a distinction between mandatory and prohibitory injunction - (Rule 17 of the Supreme Court Civil Procedure Rules, 2006.)

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