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 Stephane Jackson-Haisley

Rowe, James v Rowe, Elaine and Roydell Thompson

Sections 174, 178, and 179 of the Companies Act - Whether the Claimant is entitled to a re-transfer of his shareholdings in the company - Whether a resulting trust was created in favour of the Claimant - Whether the presumption of advancement is displaced - Whether the removal of the Claimant as director is valid - Whether the appointment of the 1st and 2nd Defendants as directors of the company is valid

J Wray & Nephew Limited v Restaurant Associates Limited

Application for amendments to Claim Form after Case Management Conference –Whether the amendments constitute a new cause of action - Whether application to amend should extend to new provisions regarding interest rate – Civil Procedure Rules, 2002 Rule 20.4 (2) and 1.1 -  The Limitation of Actions Act – Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act

Carren Limited v Quest Security Services Limited

Rules 5.7, 5.19, 8.16, 12.4, 13.2, 26.9, 42.6, 45.2, 46.4 and 47.2 of the Civil Procedure Rules, 2002 – Section 387 of the Companies Act - Whether Default Judgment was irregularly obtained - Whether the Claimant’s Order for Seizure & Sale can be set aside after execution

Knott, Aleisha v Myrie, Copeland

Breach of Contract - Whether the Defendant is liable for failing to complete the modification of the unfinished building - Whether the Claimant breached the contract for failing to pay the Defendant in a timely manner - Whether the Defendant is in breach of the contract for leaving the work site - Whether the Defendant should be compensated for additional works.

Davis-Brown;, Lorna and Basil Brown v Davis, Nicole Simone et al

Application for extension of time to file defence - Application for default judgment to be entered - Rules10.3(9), 12.1, 12.5 and 13.4, 26.1(2) (c) of the Civil Procedure Rules - Lengthy and inordinate delay - No good reason provided - Good and arguable defence

Tarawali, Matthew v Caribbean Cement Company Limited

Whether the Claimant is entitled to payment of sums due and owing under the Defendant’s Pension Scheme - Limitation of Actions Act - Whether Claim is statute barred - Whether the Claimant is entitled to Damages for Fraud

Coral Cove Management Limited v Croskery, Hugh Maybury and Sara Meany (Nee Croskery) et al

Application for interim injunction pursuant to section  49(h) Judicature (Supreme Court) Act – rule 17.1(a), 17.1(4) and 17.2 of the Civil Procedure Rules, 2002 – Whether right of first refusal gives the applicant an equitable interest in property - Whether there is a serious issue to be tried - Whether damages an adequate remedy – Balance of convenience - Whether injunction is mandatory or prohibitory - Likely prejudice - Preservation of status quo

Skyrock Capital Limited v Lawrence, Minett and Lowell Lawrence

Breach of contract - Promissory note - Section 35,36 and 50 of the Stamp Duty Act - Whether sums advanced amount to a loan or deposit on acquisition of shares in company - Whether promissory -  Note valid and enforceable -  Whether equitable mortgage created.

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