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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.

Cable and Wireless Jamaica Limited v Abrahams, Eric Jason

Company Law – Section 206 of the Companies Act - Scheme of Arrangement- Duty of court - Whether the Scheme of Arrangement is fair –Whether meeting to consider scheme properly constituted – Whether class or interest of shareholders relevant - Pending application to bring derivative action - Whether court should sanction the Scheme of Arrangement- Whether application to approve scheme should be stayed until after application for permission to bring derivative action is heard-Whether attorney who filed affidavit should appear as counsel.

A1 Limited v Abrahams, Mary Grace

Application for stay of execution pending appeal – Application for removal of caveat - Application to strike out claim – Whether issue estoppel or res judicata – Judge reached age of retirement prior to delivery of judgment- Whether real prospect of success on appeal- Stare decisis - Whether Supreme Court bound by decision of court of appeal- Whether real risk of injustice if stay refused.

 

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