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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.

Baker, Milton v The Commissioner of FINSAC Commissioner of Enquiry Warwick Bogle and The Commissioner of FINSAC Commission of Enquiry Charles Ross

 Judicial review - application for leave to apply for judicial review - Mandamus- Commission of enquiry - Commissioners failing to submit report on completion of enquiry - Legitimate expectation - Delay - Test to be applied for leave - Whether applicant satisfies the test for leave to be granted - The Civil Procedure Rules 2002 (the CPR), 56.2 (1); 56.2 (2); 56.3 (3); 56.6 (1); - The Commissions of Enquiry Act, ss. 2 ,5, 7, 10 & 13.

Allied Protection Limited v Barnes, John Consolidated with Barnes, John v Williams, Donald

 Contract law - Restraint of trade covenant - Whether express

Agreement/covenant by former managing director and

Shareholder not to solicit clients - Whether term to be implied -

Constituents of soliciting - Need to prove direct and targeted

Behaviour on part of covenantor - Encashing cheque whether

proof of acceptance of terms of letter.

The Police Federation and Watson, Merrick et al v The Commissioner of the Independent commission of Investigations and The Attorney General of Jamaica

Constitutionality of legislation – Whether section 20 of the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) Act is unconstitutional – Effect of section 20 conferring on the Commissioner and investigative staff of INDECOM, in the exercise of their duty, like powers, authorities and privileges as are given by law to a constable – Whether INDECOM’s officers have the powers of arrest and charge – Whether INDECOM’s officers having such powers would undermine the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

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