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.

The Hon. Miss Justice Andrea Thomas

Baldie, Oraine v The Parole Board

Application for leave for Judicial Review – Whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the Application – Whether there is an arguable case with a realistic prospect of success.

Reid, Patrick v Blackwood, Joshaua

Negligence - Duty of Care of Driver of Public Passenger Vehicle to passenger - Breach of Duty of Care  - Whether the Defendant Driver breached his Duty of Care to his Passenger by putting the vehicle in motion while the passenger’s body was only partially inside. Damages - Pain and suffering and Loss of amenities.

Maras, Elena v Administrator General of Jamaica (Administrator of the Estate of Rudyard Muir, deceased) Between Administrator General of Jamaica v Elena Maras

Land Law – Instrument of transfer executed but not registered - Whether the transfer effectively transferred a gift in land to the transferee. - Recovery of possession of land - Adverse Possession - Whether at the time of an  Application to the Registrar of Titles for transfer of title based on possession, the elements to satisfy adverse possession were present.

Thomas, Creslyn v Casserly, Carlos

Division of Matrimonial Property – Whether the property - A business - Is jointly owned by both Spouses or by the one Spouse and Third Parties - Whether the Claimant Spouse made any financial contribution to the development of the business - Whether the Claimant spouse made any non-financial contribution to the development of the business. Occupation Rent - Whether the Claimant spouse is entitled to occupation rent.

Maras, Elena v Administrator General of Jamaica (Administrator of the Estate of Rudyard Muir, deceased) et al

Land Law – Instrument of transfer executed but not registered - Whether the transfer effectively transferred a gift in land to the transferee. Recovery of possession of land – Adverse Possession - Whether at the time of an Application to the Registrar of Titles for transfer of title based on possession, the elements to satisfy adverse possession were present. Fraud – Indefeasibility of Title – Whether the current title holder knowingly, or wantonly not caring about truth of the contents presented false and misleading information to the Registrar of Titles to obtain the title.

Harrow, Enid v Wint Thorpe, Arlene

Application to strike out - Action on the Case - The tort of negligence from a motor vehicle accident - Limitation of action - Computation of time - Whether the day of the accident is excluded from the reckoning of time.

Fagan, Fredrick v Perry, Kenneth

Land Law – Fraud – Defeasibility of title – Breach of contract of Sale for Land – Whether a contract was duly formed between the parties – Whether the Defendant/Purchaser completed payment of the purchase price – Whether the Defendant was a purchaser in possession or a Tenant – Whether the Registered Title was transferred to the Defendant by fraud – Whether a contract is still enforceable where there is fraudulent performance.

Maise, Oral v Jamaica Beverages Limited

Negligence - Occupier’s Liability Act - Breach of Duty of Care - The Claimant
alleges that he fell from the steps of the Employer’s Truck which were wet due
to heavy rains - Whether the employer failed to provide a safe system of work.

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