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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.

Paulwell, Phillip and Peter Bunting v The Attorney General of Jamaica

Constitutional Law - Constitutional Amendment to increase retirement age of the Director of Public Prosecutions – Whether the impugned Act is inconsistent with the supremacy clause and void – Whether the impugned Act amended the Constitution – Whether section 2 of the impugned Act may be struck down on the grounds of improper purpose as unconstitutional– Whether the impugned Act may be struck down for contravening the principle of separation of powers – Whether section 2 of the impugned Act has the effect of circumventing the constitutionally mandated process for the extension of

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

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