The Hon. Mrs. Justice Marcia Dunbar Green

Clarke, Claudette (Administratrix of the Estate of Keith Clarke, deceased and in her own right) v Tinglin, Greg; Buckley, Odel et al

Constitutional law – Constitutionality and validity of good faith certificates – Whether good faith certificates infringe the doctrine of separation of powers – Whether good faith certificates supersede the prosecutorial powers of the Director of Public Prosecutions – Whether good faith certificates which were issued outside of the period of emergency are ultra vires, null and void – The Jamaica (Constitution) Order in Council, 1962, Emergency Powers Act, section 3, Emergency Powers Regulations, 2010, regulations 45 and 46

Kitson, Mark and Kitson, Olga v Alcovia Development Company Limited

Sale of apartment facilitated by claimants’ relative - No express terms regarding capacity in which relative acted – Defendant challenges validity of sale agreement executed by claimants - defendant and claimants’ relative enter separate agreement with different terms from agreement executed by claimants - Repossession by Defendant for breach of agreement with relative - whether relative acted as agent for claimants - whether defendant liable in trespass and breach of contract - Parol Evidence

Morrell, Harry v Jamaica Public Service Company Limited

Contract - Under-registration of electricity consumption - Disconnection of electricity claimant commencing action against defendant for breach of contract and defamation - Claimant suffering loss resulting from rewiring of premises - Claimant contending defendant’s breach of duty caused loss - Whether defendant breached duty - Whether breach caused loss - Whether claimant entitled to damages for physical inconvenience and mental distress - Whether defendant entitled to payment for under- Registered consumption - Assessment of damages.

Thompson, Steve and Ali, Errol (Discontinued) v Hall, Guiles

Negligence – Collision at intersection of main road and minor road – Minibus turning from main road onto minor road – Motorcycle travelling on main road in opposite direction – Motor cyclist not wearing helmet – Duty of drivers – Whether minibus driver responsible for accident – Contributory negligence

Bent, Keisha v The Commissioner of Police

Judicial Review – Dismissal of Applicant – Breach of Natural Justice – Whether Decision Disproportionate – The Police Service Regulations, 1961 – Order of Certiorari Sought

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