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 Kirk Anderson

Mullings, Rowan v Allen, Joan and Thompson, Louise

Expert evidence - Part 32 of the Civiil Procedure Rules (CPR) - Oral application and written application - Oral evidence by expert - Need for expert report to be prepared - Section 31E of Evidence Act - Relationship between Part 32 of the Civil Prodecure Reles and Part 31 of the Civil Procedure Rules, - Proposed appointment of expert witness during trial - Jointly instructed expert witness - Whether another expert witness should be appointed by the Court.

Recreational Holdings I (Jamaica) Limited v Lazarus, Carl and The Registrar of Titles Consolidated with Lazarus, Carl v Recreational Holdings I (Jamaica) Limited

Summary Judgment Applications – General principles to be applied by Court in respect of Summary Judgment Applications - Adverse possession – What constitutes adverse possession - Trespass to property – Common mistake of parties as to title to property – Both parties holding title – Adverse possession and lawful title – Acquiescence – Relationship between acquiescence and knowledge – Affidavit evidence – Need to state source of information and belief – Opinion evidence deposed to in Affidavit.

East, Aston v Freckelton, George

Unless Order – Breach of Unless Order – Whether Court has discretion to extend time for compliance of Unless Order – Civil Procedure Rules 6.6, 6.6(1), 26.2(1), 26.1(2) (c) and 26.9. – Application dismissed – Cost to Claimant.

Duncan, Robert and Duncan,Jennie v Smith, Ralph

Contract for sale of property – Whether there was breach of contract by claimants or defendant – Failure by claimants to comply with terms of contract for sale of property – Termination of contract for sale of property – Effect of termination of contract for sale of property.

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Covid-19

Emergency Matters

Emergency Matters

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028