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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.

Owen, Paulette v Johnson, Nathan

The property (Rights of Spouses) Act, S. 13(2) – Application for Extension of time to bring a aclaim for division of property - Factors to be considered by the Court - Parties unmarried - Merits of the case - Whether the applicant was the spouse of the respondent - Whether the applicant was a single woman and the respondent a single man - Whether the parties co-habitated as man and wife.

National Fuels & Lubricants v Total Jamaica Limited and Peter Asher

Civil procedure - Sections 152, 158, 162 and 168 of the Registration of Titles Act - Sections 3, 4 and 27 of the Limitation of Actions Act - Whether the Claim is statute barred - Whether the Defence of laches is available - Whether properties owned by the Claimant were fraudulently transferred to the 1st Defendant- Evidence of handwriting experts.

Brown, Kirk v Williams, Phillip

Damages - Motor vehicle accident - Entering a major road from a minor road - Whether the defendant liable in negligence for injuries suffered by the claimant - Muscle spasm, pains to neck and wrists - Assessment of damages - Whether award should be made for diminution of earning capacity - Whether claimant failed to mitigate his losses.

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