LIVE STREAM: Phillip Paulwell V Attorney General of Jamaica


Vision 

A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

Mission

To provide sound, timely judgments and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

2021

Assets Recovery Agency v Fowler, Ewart

Proceeds of Crime - Whether defendant has benefited from criminal conduct – Meaning of benefit - Whether cocaine is a benefit under Proceeds of Crime Act – Whether seizure of cocaine means there is no benefit.

Grant, Simone v Forrest, Denise

Application for Interim Injunction – Factors to be considered in granting Interim
Injunction — Serious issues to be tried - Whether damages are an adequate remedy
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Grayson, Alfred v The Board of Hopewell High School

Judicial review – Claim for judicial review – Availability of remedy – Certiorari – Wrongful dismissal of dean of discipline – Natural justice – Rules of natural justice not observed in dismissal procedure – Claimant not allowed to call witnesses at the hearing in the dismissal procedure – Whether an order of certiorari should be granted – The Education Regulations, 1980, regulations 55, 56, 57, 59, 61, 62 and 89

Adjudah, Silvera v Attorney General of Jamaica

Application for leave to appeal – Real chance of success – Limitations of Actions Act – Fraudulent concealment – Jurisdiction of the Master – Striking out of claim – Date on which judgment takes effect – Considerations on application for leave to appeal.

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Covid-19

Emergency Matters

Emergency Matters

Matrimonial Proceedings

Customer Service

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028