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LIVE STREAM: Swearing-in Ceremony for Judges of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court for Easter Term 2026  

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.

Willie Mitchell V the Attorney General of Jamaica

CIVIL PROCEDURE  Application for extension of time  Application does not include affidavit of merit with draft defence exhibited - Delay of nine years without good reason  Defendant filed no evidence of merit from which the court could evaluate the merits of the proposed amended defence - No material before court by which to determine whether proposed amended defence raised triable issues – Good reason not found on evidence - No special circumstances affecting file – Proposed amended defence filed separately – No material before the court upon which to evaluate merit Purported defence is

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