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 Kissock Laing

Treasure, Paulette v Treasure, Rudolph

Matrimonial Property – Parties separated – Whether property is the family home - Variation of equal share rule - Factors to be considered- The Property (Rights of Spouses) Act.

Harper, Cedric v Lee, David

Civil Procedure - Effect of failure to file application to pay by instalment form (form 6) with claim form in accordance with CPR 8.16(1)(e) - Whether this is a defect which may be cured – Whether re-serving claim form with application to pay by instalment is a method by which defect may be cured - Whether such re-service of claim form must be within 12 months life of the claim form - Whether an extension of time within which to serve claim form may be made more than 12 months after the claim form was issued

Stanigar-Reid, Sonia v Yee, Robert; Yee, Gary Lloyd and Crystal Bakery et al

Trusts - Constructive Trusts - Creation of trust - Whether an alleged declaration made by the deceased created a beneficial interest by the Claimant acting to her detriment.
Evidence - Whether an alleged declaration by the deceased is an admissible as an exception to the hearsay rule as being a declaration against pecuniary interest

Gordon, Albert v English, Valerie and The Attorney General of Jamaica

Trespass to land - Irregularly issued warrant -  Whether person on whose behalf a warrant of possession was issued or bailiff can be liable in trespass Negligence - Whether Clerk of Court can be liable in negligence or otherwise for irregularly issued warrant - Whether the Attorney General can be liable for the action of a Clerk of Court in issuing an irregular warrant - Whether breach of a consent order without more is a cause of action.

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028