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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.

Barrett, Wally v Lou Livingston Construction & Industrial Services Company Limited and T. Geddes Grant (Dist) Limited

Application to strike out claimant's statement of case - Whether there was reasonable ground for bringint the claim - Application for extension of time to file defence - Whether good explanation for delay - Whether defence arguable - Civil Procedure Rules 26.3(1) and 10.3(9).

Johnson, Lloyd (As a representative on behalf of himself and 13 members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade) v Attorney General of Jamaica and Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade

Administrative orders – Whether a Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade can promote officers without the approval of the Fire Brigade Board – What is the effect of General Orders – Whether the claimants reasonably held an expectation that they had been promoted by the publication of General Orders, when there was no evidence that the requirements for promotion had been complied with – Whether the failure of the Fire Brigade Board to promote the claimants in the circumstances amounted to an abuse of power, or whether there was an overriding public interest in not honouring the communicati

Smith, Clover v South East Regional Health Authority and Attorney General of Jamaica

Negligence – Breach of contract – Employer’s liability – Occupier’s liability – Res ipsa loquitor – Slip and fall on floor during post-hurricane clean up – Whether inference of negligence can be drawn – Whether the defendants breached a duty owed to the claimant under the Occupier’s Liability Act – Whether the defendants had provided a safe place and system of work.

Messam, Evon v Junior, Trevor Dunkley and Haulage and Equipment Limited

Application to set aside default judgment – Whether there is a good explanation for the failure to file an acknowledgment of service within time – Alleged default of applicant’s insurers – Whether the application was made as soon as was reasonably practicable after finding out about the default judgment – Application made almost a year after finding out about the default judgment – Whether the proposed defence has a realistic prospect of success – Reliance on hearsay evidence

Henriques, Orville v The Minister of National Security, The Attorney General of Jamaica and the Board of the Firearm Licensing Authority

Judicial review - Revocation of firearm user's licence by Firearm Licensing Authority - Revocation upheld by Minister - At what stage under the Firearm Act does a party have a right to be heard - Procedural impropriety - Illegality - Whether ther Minister is bound to accept the recommendation of the Tribunal.

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