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

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

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The Coffee Industry Board v The All Island Jamaica Coffee Growers Association et al

Insurance – Collection of cess from coffee growers- Cess authorised by statute – A portion of the cess paid into a trust fund - Trust fund intended for assisting growers in the event of loss - Whether payment to the trust fund is “insurance business” within the contemplation of the Insurance Act – Whether trustees conducting insurance business - Insurance Act, sections 2, 6, 7, and 21.

James, Oswald v The Disciplinary Committee of the General Legal Council

Civil Procedure – Judicial Review – Application for leave to apply for Judicial

Review – Application to stay proceedings pending Judicial Review – Whether

application supported by sufficient evidence – Whether alternative remedy exists -

Section 12 B, 15 and 16 of the Legal Profession Act

Attorney at Law – Disciplinary proceedings by the GLC – Whether Judicial Review

Johnson, Byron et al v R

 

Murder – Application for adjournment refused – Matter adjourned Sine Die – Pending resolution of issues – Inordinate pre-trial delay – Reasonable time – Insufficiency of jurors and Part-heard matters – Abuse of process – No permanent stay of proceedings

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