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A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

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To provide sound, timely judgements and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

The Hon. Mr. Justice Lennox Campbell

Johnson, Byron et al v R

 

Murder – Application for adjournment refused – Matter adjourned Sine Die – Pending resolution of issues – Inordinate pre-trial delay – Reasonable time – Insufficiency of jurors and Part-heard matters – Abuse of process – No permanent stay of proceedings

Wright, Trevor v Yates, Det. Sgt. Et al

Drug Offences (Forfeiture of proceeds) Act – Search Warrant, pursuant to S20 – Whether Reasonable or Probable Cause – Tainted Property – Derived,
Obtained or Realised Directly – Convicted Person – Commission of Offence – Pleading Unclear Whether Action in Detinue or Conversion – Distinction
Demand – Measure of Damages – Market Value at the Date of Judgment.

Director Of Public Prosecutions v Mendez, Roxroy

Pecuniary Penalty Order - The Drugs Offences (Forfeiture of Proceeds Act, 1994 - Offenders Benefit Obtained - Assessment of Benefit Obtained – Realisable Benefit - Section 17(2), "the lesser sum"- Constitutionality of Confiscatory Orders.

Penn, Naval v Hagigal, Keith

Assessment of damages - Fifth and seventh edition American Medical Association Guidelines - Comparable cases - Permanent impairments ratings - Injuries of same nature and type - Handicap on labour market.

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