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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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Insurance Company of the West Indies Limited v Forest-Duncan Consolidated with Forrest-Duncan, Margaret, ICWI and Binoc Visions Investigations Ltd.

Insurance Law – Avoidance of policy by Insurer for misrepresentation and material non-disclosure – Arbitration clause and whether non compliance automatically determines the right to redress by the court – Breach of conditions – Whether such breach material or entitles Insurer to avoid policy – treatment of disputed confessions in civil litigation - Whether issues of undue influence, duress and involuntariness material to admissibility of confession – The Motor Vehicles Insurance (Third-Party Risks) Act, sections 8 & 18.

Alexander, Gifton and Alexander, Gardeon (Personal representatives of the Estate of Vincent Alexander, deceased) v Morris Hill Ltd.

Negligence and /or Breach of employer’s duty - Whether deceased employee or independent contractor - Res ipsa loquitur
Fatal Accidents Act – Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act
Damages – Assessment - Loss of dependency - Loss of expectation of life

Henry, Brenton v Gallimore-Rose, Her Honour Mrs. D. and Attorney General of Jamaica

Administrative Law - Constitutional Relief - Judicial Review - Application for Certiorari - Assault and Battery - False Imprisonment - Resident Magistrate’s Court Procedure - Committal for Non-payment - Liability of a Resident Magistrate - Jurisdiction of the Resident Magistrate - Natural Justice - Costs - Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Constitutional Amendment) Act - Maintenance Act - Judicature (Resident Magistrates) Act - Justices of the Peace Jurisdiction Act - Bail Act

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