Vision 

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.

The Hon. Mr. Justice David Batts

Jamaica Legend Ltd. and Percival Hussey v Port Kaiser Oil Terminal S. A. et al

Application for Interim Payment - Application for Summary Judgment – Whether Doctrine of Privity of Contract abolished – Whether a non-party beneficiary can enforce an agreement – Lease terminated by mutual consent of Lessor and Lessee – Whether a third party can claim damages – Whether assignor of the Lease has locus standi to make a claim.

Smith, Ivan (Administrator of Estate Kathleen Elfreda Chambers Smith) v CDF Scaffolding & Building Equipment Ltd, and Chambers, Owen et al

Company Law  Majority shareholder deceased – Minority shareholders vote to increase shares – Locus standi of legal personal representative – Irregularities in accounts – Whether notice of meeting called to increase shares and/or offer of new shares should be served on legal personal representative-Section 213A Companies Act-Section 212 Companies Act - Rectification of Register of Shares - Whether Damages applicable.

Fritz, Darnel v Collins, John

Mortgage – Whether fraud or undue influence – Limitation of Actions Act – Whether applicable to Statutory Power of Sale - Whether duty of Mortgagee to satisfy self of mental competence of the person executing the mortgage.

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