LIVE STREAM: Swearing-in Ceremony for the Judges for the Michaelmas Term 2025


Vision 

A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

Mission

To provide sound, timely judgements and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

The Hon. Mrs. Tricia Hutchinson Shelly

Adams, Nathan v Sun-Bloc Awnings and Tents

Civil Procedure – Application to set aside Default Judgment – Whether Defendant has a real prospect of successfully defending the claim – Rules 13.2, 13.3 and 13.4 of the CPR – Prompt application – Good explanation.

Austin, Dale v The Public Service Commission, The Attorney General of Jamaica and Marlene Aldred

Constitutional Law – Judicial Review – Legality of an Accountability Agreement – Constitutionality of Regulation 14(2) of the Public Service Regulations – Whether the actions of the 1st and 3rd defendants were tainted with illegality, irrationality or procedural impropriety – Right to Make Representations and Review Documentation – Obligation to Give Reasons – Legitimate Expectation – Bias – Breach of Constitutional Right to Equality Before the Law – Constitutional Damages – Costs – The Constitution of Jamaica sections 125 and 127 – The Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedom section 13(3

Fuller, Lockley (Executor of the estate of Ellery Fuller) and Joycelein Fuller v Johnson, Daisy

Civil Procedure –– Application to enter Default Judgment –– Application for Defence to stand –– Application for Extension of time to file Defence –– Relevant considerations –– Whether the delay was lengthy and inordinate –– Whether a good explanation/reason was provided –– Whether Defence has a real prospect of success –– Locus Standi –– Whether a ‘Second Executor’ can commence an action in another estate.

Walford, Herbert v Taylor, Paul and Suzan Taylor

Civil Procedure & Practice –– Contract Law –– Breach of Contract –– Elements of a Contract –– Specific Performance – Proprietary Estoppel – Possessory Title - Unjust Enrichment –– Absence of Documentary Evidence –– Sale Agreement.

Cameron, Wayne v Lee Chung, Danie Lorenzo and Kevin James

Civil Procedure – Application by Insurance company to set aside Order for substituted service – Was alternative service likely to have brought the contents to the Defendant’s notice – Considerations as to what constitutes reasonable steps to locate a Defendant – Overriding objectives – Prejudice

Petroleum Company of Jamaica Limited v Jamgas Limited, Bill's Gas and Appliances Limited and Manchester Gas Distributors Limited

Application for Interim Injunction –– Factors considered by the Court in granting an Interim Injunction –– Whether there are serious issues to be tried –– Whether the Balance of Convenience lies in favour of the grant of injunctive relief –– Whether damages are an adequate remedy –– The American Cyanamid Test –– Section 49 (h) of the Judicature (Supreme Court) Act.

Robinson, Hopie v Samms, Deloris

Intestates Estates & Property Charges Act –– Application to be declared a Spouse –– Whether the deceased was a single man –– Whether the Applicant and the deceased lived together as a spouse –– Whether the applicant and the deceased lived together as though they were husband and wife for a period of not less than 5 years prior to the death of the deceased.

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