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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.

Myles, Radcliffe (Claiming on behalf of the estate of Winston Myles) v Attorney General of Jamaica

Assault - Battery - False imprisonment - Malicious prosecution - Failure of defence to lead any evidence - Application during trial to strike out defence - Effect of failure of defence to leand any evidence during trial - What constitutes assault - Need to prove loss and/or damage in claim for damages for malicious prosecution - Claim for exemplary damages - Consideration of hearsay evidence during trial - Summary judgment - Prima facie case not be be equated with proven case.

 

Malcolm, Vilma Wilson v Malcolm, Junior Washington

 

 Application under property rights of spouses act - Partition act application – Applications for division of matrimonial property – Failure to deny allegation in claimant’s statement of case – Failure to provide reasons for putting claimant to proof of allegation – How to make application in relation to section 7 of prosa – Effect of failure to make application in relation to section 7 of PROSA - Applicability of presumption of equal division – Section 6 of PROSA – Division of personal property items – Section 14 of PROSA.

Williams, Anetta v M & M Jamaica Ltd.; Daley, Lorenzo; De Souza, Kevin and the Personal Representative of the Estate of Andrea Henry, deceased)

 Negligence - Vicarious liability - Need to allege personal liability - Res ipsa loquitur -Vehicle accident between car and parked truck - Impact from behind parked truck – Speeding vehicle – Failure of vehicle driver to exercise due care and attention – Need to prove negligence in a context – Causation

Jamaica Edible Oils & Fats Company Ltd. v M.S.A. Tire (Jamaica) Limited

Application for committal for contempt of court – Service of court orders allegedly breached – Failure to comply with Rule 53.3 of the C.P.R. – Effect of failure to comply with Rule 53.3 of the C.P.R. – Need to prove intentional or willful disobedience of a court order – What constitutes intentional or willful disobedience of a court order.

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