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

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

C&H Property Development Company Limited v Capital And Credit Merchant bank limited

Company Law - Security for costs application under Section 388 Companies Act- What constitutes credible testimony of reason to believe company will be unable to pay costs - Sub-sections 221(a) and 221(c) Companies Act - Different requirements - When company deemed to be unable to pay debts - Inability/failure to pay debts more crucial test of insolvency than whether liabilites exceed assets

Bennett, Sharon and Thomas, Charlene v Donaldson, Vivian et al

Agreement for sale of land  –Purchaser entering into possession for a period of time – Whether liable for interest on unpaid balance of purchase price or Mesne profits consequences of vendors remaining in possession thereafter – Specific performance

 - Whether vendors guilty of willful default.

Where vendor possession in default, But not willful,

Entitlement to rents and profits and not interest.

 

First Financial Caribbean Trust Company Limited (In Liquidation) v Howell, Delroy and Mitchell, Kenarthur et al

Company law – Insolvency– Private international law  – Appointment of liquidator in winding -up proceedings in foreign court - Claim filed by company for breach of fiduciary duty , contract and fraud prior to winding-up order – Locus standi of liquidator to continue proceedings - Whether need for letter of request from foreign court to Jamaican court seeking assistance – Inherent jurisdiction of the Court to recognize and assist liquidator – Form of recognition - Whether assistance necessary.

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