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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.

Barnett, Keino v Byfield, Roland and Clarke, Tyrone

Negligence – Motor vehicle collision – Light controlled intersection – Defendant making right turn across highway – Amber light – Meaning – Road Traffic Regulations – Evidence – Admissibility of result of a criminal trial – Contributory negligence – Damages – Fractured legs – Re-fracture – Whether second injury remote – Domestic help paid for by another – Whether recoverable by Claimant – Mitigation – Whether defendant to plead – Ancillary Claim – Whether injuries to be particularised.

Lawrence, Michael v Bell, Leon; Smith, Vaughn and Clarke, James

Negligence - Motor vehicular accident – Disabled vehicle – Collision with the back of a stationary truck – Claimant injured while being a passenger in the bus– Whether the driver of the bus or the owner of the truck breached their duty of care owed to the claimant – The Road Traffic Act – Island Traffic Authority Road Code 1987 – Assessment of damages

JMMB Merchant Bank Limited (Formerly Capital & Credit Merchant Bank Limited v James, Bruce and James, Edna Consolidated

Applications to set aside Default Judgments and Judgments on Admission - Defendant unrepresented when admission filed - Guarantee – Whether set off possible of a pending claim - Whether notice to guarantor served-Whether interest clause a penalty - Whether defence has real prospect of success.

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