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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.

2024

Robinson, Hopie v Samms, Deloris

Intestates Estates & Property Charges Act –– Application to be declared a Spouse –– Whether the deceased was a single man –– Whether the Applicant and the deceased lived together as a spouse –– Whether the applicant and the deceased lived together as though they were husband and wife for a period of not less than 5 years prior to the death of the deceased.

McDonald, Tossaint v Robinson, Anthony O'Neil

Equity –– Is an Oral Contract enforceable–– Whether the Claimant has an equitable interest in the property –– Whether the Claimant can rely on Proprietary Estoppel –– Specific Performance.

Patrick-Gardner, Deborah v The Public Service Commission and the Attorney General

Civil Procedure – Disclosure – Specific Disclosure – Nature and Import of Pleadings – Criteria for Ordering Specific Disclosure – Whether documents requested are directly relevant to the issues in dispute – Whether documents requested are in the defendant’s possession or under its control – Whether an Order for specific disclosure is necessary in order to dispose of the claim fairly or to save costs – Civil Procedure Rules, 2002, Rule 28.1, 28.2, 28.6, 28.7 – Staff Orders for the Public Service, order 2.4(i).

Walker, Ramone v The Commissioner of Police and the Attorney General

Judicial Review – Application for leave to apply for Judicial Review – Part 56 of the Civil Procedure Rules – Relevant test – Was correct procedure followed on application for re-enlistment – Was the hearing conducted fairly – Legitimate Expectation – Breach of Natural Justice – Delay in filing application – Is there a good reason to grant an extension of time.

Coley, Shalanda v Smith, Zadia-Kay and Murline L. Coley (Administratrix of the estate of Damian Coley)

Civil procedure – Summary judgment – Interlocutory application for summary judgment – Whether summary judgment ought properly to be granted in favour of the claimant on the claim – Whether summary judgment ought properly to be granted in favour of the ancillary claimant on the ancillary claim – The approach of the court in dealing with an application for summary judgment – Whether the defence to the claim has a reasonable prospect of success – Whether the defence to the ancillary claim has a reasonable prospect of success - Burden – Burden of proof – Standard –

Fletcher, Samantha v Jamaica Racing Commission

Judicial Review – Claim for judicial review – Illegality – Error of law – Whether the operations stewards were duly authorized to investigate the claimant for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout a race to ensure that a horse that she was riding was given the best possible placing in the race – Whether the operations stewards were duly appointed authorized persons by the commission – Whether the operations stewards were duly issued with certificates of appointment as required by statute.

Watson, Rohani v Irving, Calvin

Negligence – Motor vehicle collision – Vehicle parked on the roadway approaching a bend or curve in the roadway – Vehicle attempting to move around parked vehicle – The duty of care – The duty of care in terms of proper care – Reciprocated duty – Road Code – Breach – Effect – Breach creating no presumption of negligence – Road Traffic Act, sections 51(2), 53(1), 95(3), Island Traffic Authority Road Code, Part 2 – 35, 39(b), (c), (d) and (e) and 40

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