LIVE STREAM: Phillip Paulwell V Attorney General of Jamaica


Vision 

A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

Mission

To provide sound, timely judgments and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

The Hon. Miss Justice Andrea Thomas

Palmer, Dinsdale v Caricom Home Builders Company Limited and Evans, Devon

Breach of Contract for the sale of two Apartment - What were the terms of the
contracts - Two documents containing contractual terms - Which Document
contains the terms of the contracts - Whether one of the Document was forged-
Whether expenditure was incurred customizing one apartment - Whether the full
contract price should be recovered – Damages - Whether damages are proven or
the award should be nominal.

Denny, Fenton v The Firearm Licencing Authority

Application for leave for Judicial Review - Whether the Respondent is a proper party before the court - Whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the Application - Whether there is a discretionary Bar - Whether there is an arguable case.

Cespedes, Steve v Cespedes, Audrey

Division of Matrimonial property - Both party’s names endorsed on the certificates of title of real estate - Whether there is a presumption of equal share - The Petitioner and 3rd party’s names endorsed on the certificate of title to other property -Third party not made a party to the proceeding - Whether the Applicant/Respondent is entitled to a declaration of interest in the said property - Request for division of moneys in bank accounts not specifically pleaded in the application - Whether the court is precluded from making declarations and orders relating to the Applicants/Respondent’s

Commissioner of Lands v Rochester, Cecille and Clarke, Vioris

Compulsory Acquisition of land under the Land Acquisition Act - Whether the Offer of Compensation is Adequate - Determination of the True Market Value of the acquired land - Actual loss of Earnings - Whether there should be compensation for injurious affection.

Tancour Construction Ja Ltd. and Tyrone Sean Lewis, Annette Blount, Courtney Lewis et al trading as Lewis and Blount Construction Developers v The Commissioner of Taxpayer Appeals, Tax Administration Jamaica et al

Application to strike out Claim - Whether the claim discloses any reasonable grounds for bringing the Action - Whether the Particulars of Claim is Prolix (Rule 26.3.)
Application for Summary Judgment by the Claimant - Statement of case - struck out - Whether there is any basis to grant Summary Judgment.

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028