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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.

The Minister of Housing v New Falmouth Resorts Ltd

Interlocutory injunction to restrain registered owner from evicting unlawful occupants - previous order for damages against occupants not complied with – compulsory acquisition – Housing Act section 4 & section 25 – Land acquisition act section 6 – Jamaica Constitution section 18 – public purposes meaning of – no general interest of the community – True reason for acquisition – claimants conduct.

The Independent Commission of Investigations Et al v the Coroner of Clarendon Et al

Judicial Review -– Application for leave to apply for Judicial Review – Arguable grounds with realistic prospect of success -– Application for an exhumation order and subsequent independent post mortem examination -– Coroner refused to grant orders -– Coroner has no jurisdiction -– Need for an Inquest -– Application for leave to apply for Judicial Review refused.

Bennett, Winsome v The Minister of Finance, The Jamaica Constabulary Force and The Attorney General of Jamaica

Declaration for entitlement to widow’s pension – Section 62 of the Constabulary Force Act – Whether the Claimant is entitled to widow’s pension – Whether a widow is a person legally married to the deceased – Status of Children Act - Equality of children regardless of parents being married - Reformative legislations – Shift from Literal Statutory Interpretation - Purposive approach in Statutory Interpretation - Spouse include unmarried persons in common law unions – The ordinary meaning and popular sense of the word widow include a common law spouse.

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