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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.

UC Rusal Alumina Jamaica Limited v Financial Services Commission , Chun, Marcia; Miller, Wynette et al

Application for leave to apply for Judicial Review - Court acts as the gate keeper - Role of the Judicial Review Court - Alternative statutory remedy - Appropriateness - Powers of the appeal tribuna l- Illegality/ Unlawfulness - Exceptional circumstances- Interim Injunction- Balance of convenience - Irremediable prejudice - What constitutes consultation- Failure to consult - Failure to give reasons - Potential for bias - Failure to pursue alternative statutory remedy- Pension Fund - Trustees discretion- Interpretation of legislative provisions – Irrationality of decision

West, Gerald v Martin, Alton

Application for Extension of Time to File Defence pursuant to rules 10.3 (9) and 26.1(2)(c) of the Civil Procedure Rule (CPR) as amended – Length of Delay – Whether a good explanation is offered for the delay – Whether the Defendant has a good defence – whether the Claimant would suffer prejudice if the application is granted.

Morrison, Mitzie Niocia v Johnson, Philemon Joseph

Contract – Mental capacity to contract – Defendant’s mental disorder – Knowledge of the other contracting party – Averment of knowledge – Onus of proof – Whether the separation agreement is voidable by virtue of the defendant’s mental disorder – The bases on which matrimonial property is to be divided between the claimant and the defendant – Mental Health Act, section 2, The Property (Rights of Spouses) Act, sections 2, 4, 10, 13, 14 and 15

Cole, Pauline v Insurance Company of the West Indies

Admissibility of statement of unavailable witness – Proof of conditions precedent
to reception in evidence – Procedure to determine admissibility at trial –
Statement must be relevant and its prejudicial effect should not outweigh its
probative value – Contract of insurance is a contract uberrima fides – Assured
has obligation to be truthful and make full disclosure of material facts – Insurer
seeking to avoid contract has a duty to establish that material facts were
misrepresented/undisclosed and that it was induced by the misrepresentation/

Henderson, Anthea v Hamilton Hernal Linton

Civil Procedure – Claim Form expired before service upon the Defendant – Life of the Claim Form not extended pursuant to CPR Part 8 – Whether the Court can extend the validity of the Claim Form pursuant to rule 26 1(2)(c) of the Civil Procedure Rule (CPR) – Does rule 3.5(1) of the CPR as amended in 2011 apply to the service and filing of a Claim Form and Particulars of Claim during the long vacation period.

National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited v The Industrial Disputes Tribunal and National Commercial Bank Staff Association

Judicial review – Certiorari – Error of law on the face of the record – Key employee – Fit and proper person – Banking Services Act – Reasonableness – Relevant and irrelevant considerations – Proper notice period within the Employment (Termination and Redundancy Payments) Act.

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