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 Mrs. Justice G. Henry-McKenzie

Hay, Manfas and Mansene Myrie-Hay v Thompson, Clover and Johnathan Prendergast

Recovery of possession of property - Whether the claimants as title holders are the legal owners of the disputed land - Whether the defendants acquired the disputed property by adverse possession - Whether claimant's registered title is extinguished by the operation of the Statute of Limitations - Section 3 and 30 of the Limitation of Actions Act

McLean, Jermaine v Lawrence, Rosa

Division of property - Unmarried couple - Joint tenancy - Constructive trust - Common intention  - Whether beneficial interest parallel to the the legal interest - Who has first option to purchase family home - Entitlement to rental income - Intention as to parties interest in truck - Whether defendant entitled to recover items left in family home.

Simco 2000 Limited v Jamaica Public Service Co. Ltd., Simpson, Robert et al

Contract for supply of electricity to premises occupied by claimant - Under registration of electricity  consumption - Disconnection of electricity - Claimant's business suffers financial loss - Claimant commences action against 1st defendant for breach of contract and negligence - Privity of contract - Breach of duty - Whether 1st defendant entitled to payment for under-registration - JPS Back billing  for six years.

Smith-Shirley, Janice v Shirley, Trevor Noel

Division of matrimonial property - Property (Rights of Spouses) Act - Claim for 50% share in property - Parties separated - Application brought more than twelve months after date of separation - No extension of time granted - Whether claim can proceed under section 13 of the Property (Rights of Spouses) Act - Whether section 11 applies - Whether rules of common law and equity apply

Miller, Marlene v Graham, Leroy

Claim for 50% share in property not the family home - Parties cohabiting - Whether spouses  – Termination of cohabitation - Direct and indirect contribution towards acquisition of property not the family home - Property (Rights of Spouses Act S. 13(1)(a), 4(1)(b), 14(2), 14(3) & 14(4)

Miller, Marlene v Graham, Leroy

Claim for 50% share in property not the family home - Parties cohabiting - Whether spouses - Termnation of cohabitation - Direct and indirect contribution s towards acquisition of roperty not hte family home - Property Rights of Spouses Act S. 13(1)(a), 4(1)(b), 14(2), 14(3) and 14(4).

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028