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

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.

Chandler, Delroy (also known as DYCR) and Downsound Records Limited (Also known as DSR)

Breach of Management Contract between Artiste/Dub Poet and Recording Company - Interpretation of contractual terms - Whether time was of the essence - Option to renew - Whether the option was exercised - Repudiation of contract - Whether the Claimant waived his right to terminate - Anticipatory Breach - Whether intention to breach established - Damages - Damage to reputation or loss of opportunity - Whether damages proven - Whether the award should be substantial or nominal - Whether the Defendant is entitled to a set off.

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