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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.

Morgan, Akeem v Dunn, Tavia, Lowell Morgan, M. Maurice Manning, Patrick Foster and Lowell Mortan (Administrator Ad Litem for the Estate of Donovan Walker et al

Jurisdiction - The supervisory jurisdiction of the court over its officers - Whether the jurisdiction is limited to undertakings given by attorneys-at-law - Whether it is compensatory or punitive – Whether the fixed date claim form discloses reasonable grounds for bringing the claim - Whether defendants waived their right to make the preliminary objection by filing an affidavit in answer - Whether a cause of action needed for declaratory relief - Whether undertaking given to the court merged into the final judgment

Brown, Kirk v Williams, Phillip

Damages - Motor vehicle accident - Entering a major road from a minor road - Whether the defendant liable in negligence for injuries suffered by the claimant - Muscle spasm, pains to neck and wrists - Assessment of damages - Whether award should be made for diminution of earning capacity - Whether claimant failed to mitigate his losses.

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