Vision 

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. Mrs. Justice Lisa Palmer Hamilton

Fulton, Sally v Ramson, John and Silvera, Susan

Civil Practice and procedure - Conduct which is oppressive or unduly prejudicial or unfair – Section 213A of the Companies Act – Summary judgment – Rule 15.2 of CPR – Beneficial interest in shares – Whether Buy Out Order appropriate.

Chin, Everoy v Silver Star Motors Limited

Civil practice and procedure - Application for summary judgment - Whether defendant has any real prospect of successfully defending the claim - Civil Procedure Rules, 2002 as amended, rule 26.3 - Application to strike out claim - Whether claimant’s statement of case is an abuse of process or discloses no reasonable grounds for bringing the claim - Civil Procedure Rules, 2002 as amended, rule 15.2

Wright, Alrick v Farquharson, Donna

Civil practice and procedure - Interlocutory injunction - Whether there is a serious issue to be tried - Balance of inconvenience - Whether damages is an adequate remedy.

Cenitech Engineering Solutions Limited v National Contracts Commission, The Integrity Commission (formerly the Contrctor General of Jamaica, The Minister of Agriculture & Fisheries et al

Judicial Review –The Contractor General Act –The Integrity Act - Revocation of grade 1 certification –Absence of Regulations – Whether National Contracts Commission (Validation and Indemnity) Act applies – Whether 1st Respondent liable - Reversal of decision to award contract – Whether natural justice applies – Whether constitutional right to fair hearing - Whether hearing required prior to revocation and/or reversal – Whether decision inevitable and remedy to be refused- Whether 2nd Respondent breached duty of confidentiality - Whether 3rd Respondent liable - Damages - Circumstances in whi

Rhesan Capital Management Limited v First Global Bank Limited

Civil practice and procedure - Interlocutory injunction - Application to restrain the
mortgagee from exercising power of sale under mortgage - Whether mortgagee
acted in bad faith - Whether damages is an adequate remedy - Whether the
applicant is entitled to Injunctions in circumstances of this case.

Chang, Vincent v Cooke, Colin and C C L Limited

Civil practice and procedure - Application for specific disclosure - Civil Procedure Rules 2002, as amended; Rule 28.7 - Whether documents requested are directly relevant to the claim or whether claimant is on a fishing expedition

Edwards, Dwayne v Ellis, Paulette

Civil Practice & Procedure - Negligence - Motor vehicle accident - Personal injury - Contributory negligence - Apportionment of liability- Assessment of damages

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