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Vision 

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.

Case Number
2006 HCV 03966
Year
Neutral Citation
[2016] JMSC Civ. 65
Date of Delivery

Claim for damages for negligence/employer’s liability – Attack on armed police officer at a police station by member of the public who was a visitor to the police station compound – Duty of care owed by occupier of police station compound to person working within that compound – Duty of care owed by government to persons working on and visiting that compound – Res Ipsa Loquitur – failure of defendant to do anything other than put claimant to proof of his case – Failure of defendant to lead any evidence or to challenge the claimant’s case in any significant way during cross – Examination of the claimant – Prima facie case not equivalent to proof of case on a balance of probabilities – Whether defendant in breach of duty of care owed to claimant

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Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028