Stone, Christopher v Robert Powell Et al
Negligence – motor vehicle collision – Claimant a passenger unable to say what caused collision – whether burden of proof satisfied.
Careif Ltd v Anthony Tharpe & Jamaica Observer Ltd
Interlocutory Application - Defamation - Whether Words Capable of Defamatory Meaning - Whether Defence Statement of Case Properly Pleaded - Qualified Privilege
Brown, Alton v the Attorney General Et al
CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES - RULE 26.3 (1) (a) - APPLICATION FOR STRIKING OUT FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH COURT ORDER
Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited v Carl Stephenson Et al
Application to strike out pursuant to Civil Procedure Rules – Distinction between “new proceedings” and “old proceedings” – Rule 73.3(1) of New CPR Rules – Old proceedings not within Hilary Term within Non-Hilary Term – Case Management Conference – Whether default judgment automatically struck out for failure to comply with Rule – Whether judgment enforceable
Baker, Jodian v Damien Andrew Gallimore et al
Negligence - Motor Vehicle Accident - Overtaking line of traffic - Whether vehicle being overtaken was negligent, or contributed to accident
Dawkins, Theresa v Davidson, Patrick, Annalesa Williams-Davidson and Andrew Williams
Tort – Negligence – Personal Injury – Assessment of Damages – Injured party died before assessment of damages – Principles involved in assessing damages where party dies before assessment of damages – Civil Practice and Procedure – Assessment of damages – Quantum of damages – Whether assessment should be substantial damages or nominal damages.
Brooks-Mullings, Paulette May et al v Watson-Copeland, Annette Alicia
Land Law – Recovery of pPossession – Whether or not the Claimants are entitled to recovery of possession of property from the Defendant who is a Joint Owner of the property equity – Constructive trust – Whether or not the Defendant holds the beneficial interest in the rroperty in trust for the Claimants – Whether or not the Claimants have rebutted the presumption of joint legal and beneficial ownership in the property where parties are registered as joint tenants on the registered title.
Morgan, Ray v Clerk of Court, Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Court Et al
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW – ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES FOR UNLAWFUL DETENTION OF 2,504 DAYS – FAILURE OF MACHINERY FOR TIMELY APPELLATE REVIEW – NO RECORD OF APPEAL PRODUCED - CLAIMANT SERVED SIX YEARS EIGHT MONTHS IN EXCESS OF SENTENCE AS A RESULT – DUE PROCESS RIGHTS BREACHED – PRIVY COUNCIL REMITS FOR REHEARING ON SENTENCE – TAPERED RATE – VINDICATORY DAMAGES AWARDED
Lindsay, Jermaine v The Attorney General
Constitutional relief - Malicious Prosecution - Chain of custody - No case submissionupheld - Prosecution's case made out on evidence - Proper case to lay before the Court despite finding of Parish Court.