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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.

Wong, Marvin and Freewill Development Limited v Bailey, Trevor; Carl Blissett and Earth Curve Holdings Limited

Civil Practice and Procedure – Inter-Partes Hearing on Application for Extension of
Interim Injunction – Whether or not the Claimants have a case with a real prospect
of success – Whether Claimants have put sufficient evidence before the Court that
they have a real prospect of success in establishing a beneficial interest in the
property.

Maxam, Ava Marie v Davis, Robert Charles Clinton

Family Law – Maintenance – Application to vary Maintenance Order – Children
(Guardianship & Custody) Act s. 7(5) – Whether or not the Court can vary a
Consent Maintenance Order – Whether or not the court should vary a consent
Maintenance Order to remove a reference to updating existing sum for
maintenance by utilizing the consumer price index without the need for a hearing
for a variation of maintenance order.

Stewart, Seymour v Nkrumah, Nkosana Naim

Injunction – Application for Interlocutory Injunction – Whether there is a Serious Issue to be Tried – Whether or not the Balance of Convenience Rests with the Claimant.
Money Lenders Act – Whether the Act Applies to this Loan – Whether Defendant’s
Lending is Incidental to his Main Business – Whether Loan Agreement and Security are Enforceable – Whether Court Should Exercise its Discretion Under s. 8(3) of the Act

Willis, Gwendolyn v Britton, Kervin, Octavia Clough and Hector George St. Anthony Clough

Civil Practice and Procedure – Judgment after striking out – Rule 26.5 – Whether the claimant is entitled to judgment on terms against the 1st defendant on the facts pleaded.
Limitation of Actions – Whether Claimant’s Right to Recover Possession was extinguished in relation to the 1st Defendant.

Thompson, John and Ena Thompson v Brown, Arnaldo and Beverley Swaby

Civil Practice and Procedure – Application to Set Aside Default Judgment – CPR
Rule 13.3 – Whether or not the Defendants have a Defence with a Real Prospect of Success
Evidence – Admissibility of Without Prejudice Correspondence – Whether or not
exception to general principle of inadmissibility of without prejudice documents
has been established – whether or not parties had arrived at an agreement to settle.

Downie, Aretha and Kenroy Downie v Home & Things Limited

Civil Practice and Procedure – Court Making Order of its own Initiative – Court
proposing to make order to Strike Out Cause of Action – Whether Claimant’s Claim discloses no reasonable ground for bringing the claim for Defamation
Tort – Defamation – Defamation Act - Whether Claimants allegation that the
Defendant’s conduct and words alleging criminal conduct without specificity are
actionable.

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