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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.

Case Number
2007 HCV 03684
Year
Neutral Citation
[2016] JMSC Civ. 78
Date of Delivery

False imprisonment – Malicious prosecution – Whether claim against crown must be pursued against attorney general only – Defendant entitled to damages for false imprisonment only for the period of time held in custody before having been arraigned/brought before a court – Elements required to be proven in claim for damages for false imprisonment – Elements required to be proven in claim for damages for malicious prosecution – Proof of malice or absence of reasonable and probable cause for prosecution of claimant – Lack of reasonable and probable cause for arrest is not to be equated with lack of reasonable and probable cause for prosecution – Burden of proof of reasonable and probable cause for arrest rests on the claimant in claim for damages for false imprisonment – Burden of proof of lack of reasonable and probable cause for arrest or malice underlying prosecution rests on the claimant in claim for damages for malicious prosecution – Need to prove loss of earnings

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