LIVE STREAM: Phillip Paulwell V Attorney General of Jamaica


Vision 

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

Mission

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

The Hon. Mr. Justice David Batts

Murphy, Shevaughn v Menzie, Carlton and Campbell, Cheryl et al

Negligence – Motor vehicle collision – Whether claim to be dismissed because 3rd Defendant’s driver pled guilty in the traffic court - 1st Defendant turning – Duty of turning driver - Duty of overtaking driver - Damages – Fractures, whiplash ,3% PPD.

Tanner, Mary Elaine (Executrix of the Estate of Donald Tanner) v Brown, Karlene and Brown, Sophia et al

Probate  Executrix overseas-Locus standi to bring claim –Affidavit evidence- Whether hearsay and inadmissible- Whether equitable mortgage valid –Whether promissory note enforceable-Interpretation of promissory note-Whether “on or before” sufficiently certain- Whether promise made by testator prior to his death enforceable against estate – Whether debt discharged –Whether equitable mortgage enforceable against non-parties to the loan- Whether equitable mortgagors estopped- Undertaking-Whether attorney at law in breach.

Murphy, Shevaughn v Menzie, Carlton and Others

Negligence – Motor vehicle collision –Whether claim to be dismissed because 3rd Defendant’s driver pled guilty in the traffic court- 1st Defendant turning –Duty of turning driver- Duty of overtaking driver- Damages – Fractures, whiplash ,3% PPD.

Harris, Celestine v Harris, Henry

Matrimonial Property – Relationship commenced when parties were 16 and 18
years old respectively - Both participated In development of a pharmaceutical
business – Company – Unequal number of shares - Property purchased In
Husband’s sole name- Funds from company used to purchase property -
Common intention - Whether property beneficially owned jointly in equal shares.

McKenzie, Reginald v Box, William

Negligence – Motor vehicle colliding with pedal cyclist -  Issues of Fact – Whether Condition of road caused accident - Whether Defendant breached duty of care to Claimant.

Williams, Doyen Arthur v First Global Bank Limited

Mortgage – Exercise of Power of Sale – Duty of mortgagee – Sale on Open Market – Valuation –Whether valuation current - Description of property –Whether error material – Whether fact that mortgagor prevented inspection material – Negligence – Whether claim to be struck out – No subdivision or building approval – Whether mortgagee to await grant.

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