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LIVE STREAM: Swearing-in Ceremony for Judges of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court for Easter Term 2026  

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.

Henry, Ava v The Commissioner General Tax Administration Jamaica (Filed against Commissioiner of Taxpayer Appeals)

Income Tax Act – Section 5 (1) (c) (ix) - Whether Agreements between Taxpayer/Appellant and Workers Contracts for Services or of Service – Whether Persons Working with Taxpayer Employees or Independent Contractors – Education Tax – Purposive Construction.

Griffiths, Reverend Dr. Ralph v Attorney General of Jamaica; Nelson, Constable and The Transport Authority

Negligence - Whether duty of cared owed - Whether breach of duty of care has occurred - Whether claim for 'pure economic loss' can be maintained in respect of torn of negligence - Detinue - Whether unlawful seizure of motor vehicle occurred - Wlements of tort of detinue - need to prove unequivocal demand - Need to prove unqualified refusal - Proof of special damages - Whether transport authority functions as a crown servant or agent - Party to be sued in claims wherein alleged tortfeasors allegedly functioning as a crown servant or agent when tort was committed.

 

Dawes, Daniel v Transport Authority, Ministry of Labour and Social Security and The Attorney General of Jamaica

Civil Procedure - Application for leave to provide for judicial review - Order for mandamus - Whether mandamus can be issued against a minister of labour - Whether the applicant can be referred to industrial dispute tribunal - Civil Procedure Rules 2002 (CPR) Part  56.

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