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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.

Wilkins, Ricardo v Powtronics Electrical Integrated Technology Limited, Farquharson, Donald and Jamaica Public Service Co. Limited

Assessment of Damages – Award of Costs – Application of Part 64 CPR rule 64.6 – Principles on which costs may be apportioned – Factors which influence discretion to depart from the general rule that the unsuccessful party should pay the costs of the successful party

Robinson, Leon Courtney (Executor of the estate of Herman L. Denton, deceased) v Chen, Michelle; Chen, Thelma and Chen, Errol (1)

Application for Recovery of Possession – 1st Purchasers unable to complete – Effect of Notice to Complete and making time of the essence served on 1st purchasers – Whether contract with 1st purchasers was ended before vendor entered new contract for sale of the same property with the 2nd purchasers – 2nd purchasers obtaining order for specific performance of contract against vendor – Whether case should be reopened and 2nd purchasers added as ancillary defendants so that the respective interests of the 1st and 2nd purchasers in the property could be determined in one proceedings – Whether d

Kandekore, Liyasu M. v COK Sodality Co-operative Credit Union Limited; Daley, Deidre and Ward, Donnovon

Application for Interim Order for return of seized car which was security for a loan – Order sought would contain both mandatory and prohibitory aspects – Construction of Loan Agreement and Bill of Sale – Factors to be taken into account in determining whether or not to grant order

AH v JH

Application for Custody – Governing principle: the welfare of the child is the first and paramount consideration – Impact of allegations of sexual molestation, substance abuse and physical violence on the determination of the best interests of the child – Application for Maintenance – Validity of post-nuptial Agreements – Whether proceeds from Trust in respect of which defendant is not the settlor, but is one of a number of beneficiaries, should be included in defendant’s means for the purpose of determining his capacity to pay maintenance

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