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 Vivene Harris

Sewell, Marlene v Sewell, Andrew

Matrimonial Property – Division of matrimonial home – Division of household items – Claim for maintenance by wife – Lump sum – Adjustment of pension rights – Section 6 of The Property (Rights of Spouses) Act – Sections 3 (2), 5, 14 and 15 of The Maintenance Act.

Grant, Nicholas v Levy, G. Anthony

Security for Costs – Whether claimant ordinarily resident outside of the jurisdiction – Whether address stated in claim form is incorrect – Rule 24 of the Civil Procedure Rules 2002.

Careif Limited and Tharpe, Anthony v Jamaica Observer Limited

Interlocutory Application – Specific disclosure – Request for Information – Unless Order – Whether there has been compliance – Whether claimants’ statement of case is struck out – Rules 28 & 34 of the Civil Procedure Rules 2002.

Peart, Roxanne v Thomas, Shameer and O'Connor, Brenda et al

Negligence – Claimant stabbed in eye with pencil – Loss of vision in left eye – Cause of action pleaded in Negligence – Whether statement of case discloses negligence or assault against one Defendant – Section 48 of the Judicature (Supreme Court Act) – Rule 8 of the Civil Procedure Rules
Damages – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – Quantum of damages

Davis, Errol et al v Barrett-Davis, Naomi

Probate – Will – Validity – Whether testator possessed testamentary capacity at the time of execution of will – Whether signature on will was that of the testator – Whether testator was acting under duress when he executed last will and testament – Whether grant of probate to be revoked.

Insurance Company of the West Indies v Davis, Desmond

Insurance Law – Whether failure to disclose the use of a motor vehicle amounts to misrepresentation and/or non-disclosure of material facts – Breach of warranty of contract – Avoidance of policy of insurance by Insurer – The Motor Vehicles Insurance (Third-Party Risks) Act, section 18.

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Covid-19

Emergency Matters

Emergency Matters

Matrimonial Proceedings

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028