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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.

Hasheba Development Company Limited v Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica Limited, Kinghorn, Sean and Kinghorn, Judy Ann et al

Civil Procedure - Proper method of commencing claim for relief of specific performance – Whether fixed date claim form procedure appropriate for claim of conspiracy to defraud - Whether only a portion of a claim can be continued as if commenced by claim form - Test for extension of time for affidavits filed in non-compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules 2002 (“CPR”) – Whether application for

Greaves, Sean and Greaves, Sean (Administrator with will annexed of the estate of Janneth Chung, deceased) v Chung, Calvin

Real Property – Civil Procedure Rules 10.5, 10.7 – No case submission - Joint
tenancy – Severance of joint tenancy – Requirements to sever joint tenancy –
whether claimant has made out a prima facie case - Whether joint tenancy severed
by incomplete transfer.

Taylor, Debbie-Ann v Allen, Cynthia and Allen, Lenar

Civil Procedure - Application to set aside judgment entered after statements of case struck out - Whether CPR 26.6 is applicable to a judgment entered by the court after non-compliance with an unless order for attendance at adjourned Case Management Conference - CPR 26.8 - Application for relief from sanctions - Whether application complete without filing of affidavit evidence - Effective date of making of application – Whether application for relief was promptly made.

Miller, Lloyd and Duncan, Phillip v Ferron, Laurie (Trading as Pyramid Design Consultants)

Contract – Breach – Whether contractors completed work required by the contract
Civil Procedure – Disclosure - Consequences of failure to disclose directly relevant documents - Whether adverse inference can be drawn against party who has failed to disclose directly relevant documents Evidence – Whether pre-action admission in writing by counsel admissible

JEBMED S.R.L. v Capitalease S.P.A. Owneres of MV Trading Fabrizia Consolidated with Elburg Ship Management v Enterprise Shipping Agency et al

Admiralty law - Judicial sale – Application by the previous owner for payment of the remainder of the proceeds of sale – Shipping Act, sections 89(2)(c) and (d) - Civil Procedure Rules, 2002, rule 70.13 (9)

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