Vision 

A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

Mission

To provide sound, timely judgments and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

2022

James, Mona Yvonne v Wilson, Satricurl

Sections 2 and 6 of the Property (Rights of Spouses) Act – Whether the Claimant is a spouse as defined by the Property (Rights of Spouses) Act – Division of property – The definition of the family home – Principal family residence.

Jaddoo, Donnetta v Jaddoo, David

Division of matrimonial property - Property (Rights of Spouses) Act,  sections 2, 6,

7, 13 and 14 - The family home - Other matrimonial properties – Whether wife is

Entitled to a share of the other matrimonial properties – Whether wife is entitled

To part of the business -  How to calculate wife’s interest in business which has been Sold

Hunnigan, Pauline v Attorney General of Jamaica

Medical Negligence – No evidence on behalf of the Doctor who performed the procedures – What is the duty of care owed to a patient by a person who holds himself out as a specialist – Damages

Watts, Lelieth v Matheson, Sydia

Civil Procedure- Application to strike out Claimant's statement of case - Rule 26.3 (1) - Whether there are reasonable grounds for bringing the claim - Abuse of the process of the court - Whether there are reasonable grounds for bringing or defending the claim - Res judicata - Non-compliance with court order

Tharpe, Dennis v Business Ventures & Solutions Inc

Application to strike out Claim – Failure to serve Claim Form within the six-month period – whether the Claimant had the authority to accept service on behalf of the Defendant – whether the Claim Form was effectively served on the Defendant giving rise to entry of Default Judgment – whether Default Judgment can properly be entered against the Defendant – whether the claim ought to be struck out for failure of service. Rules 5.7, 7.5, 8.14(b), 8.14(1): 8.15(1), (2), 8.15(3); 10.3(1), 12.4; 12.5, 12.7; 26.3(1)(a) and 26.3(1)(b) of the CPR as amended.

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