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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.

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

Bennett, Vivian v The Gleaner Company Limited, The Star Newspaper and Grandison, Garfield

Defamation Claim - Libel - Application to be tried by Jury - Whether the application is made out of time - Whether the Claimant has a right to trial by jury - Whether the matter falls within the exercise of the judge’s discretion (Defamation Act (1963), S.9; Judicature Supreme Court Act S.45; Rules 26.1; 27.9; 69.4.

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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