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 Honourable Miss Justice Althea Jarrett

Smith, Sasha-Gay v Simpson, Daneon

Assessment of damages – Multiple facial lacerations - Loss of sight in left eye, multiple facial scars, weakness of the buccal branch of the left VI cranial nerve - Skin graft to reduce the size of the scars – Future medical care - Whether evidence sufficient to make an award for handicap on the labour market

Pryce, Elaine Rose v Pryce, Levi Wesley

Application under the Property (Rights of Spouses) Act (PROSA) - Whether property is the family home – Alternatively, whether property is property other than the family home – Whether claimant is entitled to 50% interest in property under section 14 (2) of PROSA – Whether the claimant is entitled to an interest in the property under a constructive trust if PROSA does not apply

Hanna, Janet Mary v Hanna, Steve Najeeb

Property adjustments under the Property (Rights of Spouses) Act 2004 (PROSA) – Whether property is the family home – Whether the equal share rule should be varied – Other property and the application of factors under section 14(2) of PROSA – whether other property was a transfer by way of gift – Allotment and issuing of shares - Sections 38 (1), 38(5)(a) and (b) of the Companies Act – Whether a claim to a percentage interest in shares and a share of profits in a limited liability company are sustainable without the company being a party to the claim.

Morgan, Akeem v Dunn, Tavia, Lowell Morgan, M. Maurice Morgan et al

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

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