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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.

Haughton, Andre, Janice Allen et al v St. James Municipal Corporation

Administrative Law - Application for Leave to apply for Judicial Review -Town and Community (Control of Advertisement) Regulations sections 7, 9,13 and 16
Civil Procedure Rules - Part 56
Injunction - Whether consent is required for advertisement during election campaigns-the meaning of the phrase pending elections - Whether damages are the appropriate remedy
The Constitution of Jamaica Sections 64 and 65

JMMB Merchant Bank Limited v Finzi, Winston and Mahoe Bay Company Limited

Mortgage - Enforcement of power of sale without factual or legal predicate - Absence of proper documentation proving sums allegedly owed - Proceeds from bonds issued in Jamaican currency converted to United States currency - Money used to buy mortgages to pay loans - No proof that loans existed - Money to be repaid - Whether should be repaid in Jamaica of United States currency - Interest claimed as debt - Interim payment - Stay of proceedings. 

Martin, Craig v Clarke, Michelle (Formerly Michelle Clarke Martin) and Maria Lobban

Civil Procedure – Application for Extension of Time to Bring Claim – Delay – Reasons for the Delay – Prejudice – Is the Claim meritorious – Res Judicata – Is the Claim an abuse of process – Striking Out – Application to Strike Out Claimant’s Statement of Case Against the 2nd Defendant – Applicable Limitation Period – Property (Rights of Spouses) Act sections 13, 21, 22 and 23 – Civil Procedure Rules, 2002 as amended, Rule 26.3

New Pineapple Shopping Centre Ja Limited v Dawkins Brown Trading as UHY Dawgen Chartered Accountant and UHY Dawgen Limited

Civil procedure – Breach of contract - Whether an agreement for a fixed term lease existed between the parties - Whether the Defendants are in breach of the Lease Agreement - Unstamped Lease Agreement - Whether the Claimant is in breach of the covenant for quiet enjoyment - Damages

Zelaya-Miller, Sandra v Getfield, Festus Consolidated with Zelaya-Miller, Sandra v Getfield, Festus

Property Law - Land – Registered land – Application to bring land under the Registration of Titles Act – Allegation of fraud – Meaning of fraud under the Registration of Titles Act – Whether title obtained by fraud – Whether the claim for fraud is statute barred.
Limitation of Act sections 3, 4, 8, 27 and 30

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