Yorke, Derrick v Watt, Magiva and the Attorney General of Jamaica
Tort - False Imprisonment - Malicious Prosecution - Whether Reasonable And Probable Cause – Arrest of claimant when reissued summons to be served on him - Sections 13 & 33 of the Constabulary Force Act.
C & F Finance Limited v Bailey, Kaydron and Richard Bailey
Contract - Breach of contract - Whether waiver of rights to exercise power under a bill of sale.
Denny, Fenton v Firearm Licensing Authority
Judicial Review - Revocation of Firearm User's Licence - Whether revocation in breach in principles of natural justice and fairness - Whether Authority has a duty to act fairly - Whether Authority required to state considerations giving rise to decision to revoke - Whether Authority required by statute or common law to provide detailed reasons for revocation - Firearm Act.
Williams, George (By Next Friend Pamella Green) v The Attorney General of Jamaica
Constitutional Law – Mentally disordered defendant charged with murder - Found
unfit to plead by jury – Detained for some 50 years at Governor General’s pleasure – Whether detention lawful – Periodic reviews not done for some 42 years – No legal assistance provided to claimant during detention - The Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Constitutional Amendment) Act, 2011, sections 13 (3)(a), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), (o), (p), (r), 13(6), sections 14 (1)(a) 14(5) , 16(1), 16(2), 16(5),16(6)(c), & 16(10).
Jonas, Zelpha v Bernard, Trevor, Marjorie Nugent and Donovan Sloley
Negligence - Motor vehicle collision causing death of driver - Liability - Credibility - Damages.
Ashley, Shaquille v Clerk of Court, Saint Catherine, Her Honour Ms. Alicia McIntosh, Judge of Parish Court (Saint Catherine), Jamaica Fire Brigage and Attorney General
Constitutional Law – Statutory Interpretation – Right to a Fair Trial – Right to Receive Records of Proceedings – Reasonable Time – Right to Due Process – Right to Equitable and Humane Treatment – Right to Presumption of Innocence – Right to Protection of Property – Right to Freedom of Movement – Right to Freedom from Arbitrary Arrest – Whether the police officers had reasonable suspicion – Right to Liberty and Security of the Person – Constitutionality of the Offensive Weapons (Prohibition) Act – Constitutionality of Regulation 41 of the Fire Brigade Regulations – Right to Make Representat
Fox, Desmond v Fox, George and Clifton Fox
Property law - Land - Attorney transfers land out of the name of defendants while claim is sub judice - No disclosure of transfer to court or opposing counsel - No joinder of third parties to claim - No orders made against land in absence of owners of freehold - Supreme Court Act S. 2 & 48.
Bridge, El Sade (b.n.f. Lana Campbell) v Graham, Randy and Jules Graham
Negligence - Motor vehicle collision - Whether vehicle posed an obstruction - No proper lookout - Burden of proof - Causation - Liability - Quantum
Creary, Richard v The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited
Defamation ─ Journalism ─ Allegation of corruption ─ Reynolds Privilege - Fair comment – Integrity commission misstates facts – Article published with same errors - Apology to claimant by Integrity commission after article published – No apology from Defendant – No comment sought from claimant before publication – Verification not sought - Report serious in tone and content - Damages
Standord, Yulando v Laidley, Marlene, Keniel Thomas and Rayon McGibbon
Negligence – Motor Vehicle Collision – Personal Injuries – Causation – Liability–
Damages
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