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LIVE STREAM: Swearing-in Ceremony for Judges of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court for Easter Term 2026  

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.

Andrew Issa Realty Limited trading as Coldwell Banker Jamaiaca Realty and Andrew Richard Issa Trading as Coldwell Banking Jamaica Realty v Everoy H. Chin & Co. Ltd.

Application for summary judgment –Claim by broker for commission on sale of land- Whether defence has real prospect of success- Multi Listing Agreement (MLA)- Whether sale to person “associated or affiliated” to someone with whom broker negotiated - Whether Defendant entered into another “valid, bona fide” MLA- Whether 1st Claimant a party to MLA –Whether Claimants were licensed brokers-Whether triable issues of fact – Attorney swearing affidavit- Whether costs to be allowed –Observations on the use of exhibit schedules.

J Wray & Nephew Limited v Levy, Jami (trading as Sweet & Juicy Restaurant)

Recovery of possession – Fixed date claim – Application to strike out claim – Whether reasonable grounds for bringing claim disclosed - Commercial tenancy - Two notices to quit, one for one year the other 45 days - Premises required to be sold - Whether that is use for a business or professional purpose - Whether section 25 requirements of the Rent Restriction Act satisfied.

Plummer, Phenee Anthony; Fraser, Sean and Denbigh Farms Ltd. v Plummer, John Glen and Plummer, Brian

Companies Act - Sections 174,193, 213 and 213A - Mining lease granted to 1st Defendant’s son - Duty of director – Whether breach of trust - Whether implicit agreement to permit 1st Defendant to make such a decision - Whether 1st Defendant as managing director acted lawfully - Whether duty to disclose - Whether secret profit – Expert report admitted by consent - Whether Defendants entitled to challenge the expert’s methods and findings – Remedies - Measure of damages.

Graham, Caliston v Coast to Coast Quarries Limited, Coast to Coast Concrete Company Limited et al

Company Law – Minority shareholder – Section 213A Companies Act – Civil Practice and Procedure – Rule 15.2 – Defendant’s application for Summary Judgment – Whether Defendant can obtain Summary Judgment against itself – Whether Claimant entitled to a trial – Whether trial of preliminary issue is appropriate - Anton Pillar order improperly executed – Mareva injunction- Whether orders to be set aside – Whether an order for interim payment should be made – Whether interim receiver should be appointed.

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