Charles E. Piper & Associates (A Firm) v CVM Television Limited
Application for Extension of time to file Defence – Application for Summary Judgment
Wedderburn, Alton v Red Stripe Brewing Company trading as Red Stripe and The Attorney General of Jamaica
Tort – Malicious Prosecution – Whether prosecutor had reasonable or probable cause or was actuated by malice – Damages – Assessment
Haughton, Thomas v Brown, Alex and The Chairman (Board of Management of the Montego Bay Community College) and the Attorney General for the Island of Jamaica
Negligence – Personal Injury – Whether 1st Defendant employee of 2nd Defendant so as to render 2nd Defendant vicariously liable – Whether Res Ipsa Loquitur applies Damages – Assessment
Watson, Donna v vCouples Ocho Rios Limited trading as Couples Tower Isle
Negligence – Employer’s Liability – Occupier’s Liability – Contributory negligence – Safe system of Work – Credibility of witness – Damages – Assessment – Personal Injury – Handicap on the labour Market
Nelson, Joseph v Spencer, David and White, Shain et al (Trading as Pneumatron Electrical Services) and UC Rusal Alumina Jamaica Limited
Negligence – Employer’s Liability – Contributory Negligence – Volenti Non Fit Injuria – Novus Actus Interveniens – Personal injury – Damages – Assessment – Loss of Earnings -
Hunter, Lorna v Daley, Devon
Claim for 50% interest in property – Parties divorced – Whether property is the family home – Whether the equal share rule should apply – Property (Rights of Spouses) Act
Smith, Nattal v Wright, Newton
Damages – Assessment of – Assault & Battery – Trespass to land – Aggravated Damages – Whether appropriate in the circumstances
Johnson, Carl v Salmon, Sherene
Property dispute – Claim for 50% interest in properties – Parties unmarried – Dwelling houses built on lands not owned by either party –– Whether family home – Whether the equal share rule should apply – Property (Rights of Spouses) Act
Carty, Robert v McPherson, Melva Patricia
Land Dispute – Whether title obtained by fraud – Registration of Titles Act (RTA), ss. 70, 161(d) & 162 – Expert Evidence
Fearon, Ryan v Williams, Desmond and Maitland, Floyd
Negligence – motor vehicle accident – pedestrian – credibility of parties – no independent eye witness