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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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O'Connor Reid, Pansy v Reid, Evan

Matrimonial Property - Dissolution of Marriage-Property (Rights of Spouses) Act - 2004 whether residence a “family home” – Whether Claimant entitled to sixty percent share – Whether contribution is enough to displace the equal share rule – Whether shop appurtenant to family home and used wholly or mainly for purposes of household - Declaration as to share in other property.

Murray, George and Murray, Karin v Petros, Sam

Application to strike out  - Whether claim frivolous, vexatious and an abuse of the process of the court - Whether any reasonable grounds for bringing the claim - Parties in previous litigation - Claim compromised and agreement attached in schedule to Tomlin Order filed in court – Terms varied by the parties - Court refused to exercise summary jurisdiction to enforce Tomlin Order - Whether current claim an attempt to enforce original agreement - Whether claim sustainable to prosecute new agreement as varied.

 

Ocean Chimo Limited v Royal Bank (Jamaica) Ltd (RBC) et al

Company – Claim brought by company directors against debenture holders - Company later placed in receivership – Appointment of receiver by debenture holders - Directors continuing claim without consent of receiver – Debenture holders applying to have claim struck out for failing to secure receiver’s consent  - Concurrent power in receiver and directors to bring action in the name of the company - Whether consent of receiver required-whether indemnity necessary if no consent is given - Whether claim should be struck out if no security for costs is provided-applicability of section 388 o

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