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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.

Sykes, Steven and Lynden Nugent v Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation , Natural Resources Conservation Authority et al

Costs - Whether parties acted unreasonably in their conduct of the claim – Amended fixed date claim filed without permission of court is unreasonable – Breach of duty of candour is unreasonable – Breach of duty not to be selective is unreasonable

Coral Cove Management Limited v Croskery, Hugh Maybury and Sara Meany (Nee Croskery) et al

Application for interim injunction pursuant to section  49(h) Judicature (Supreme Court) Act – rule 17.1(a), 17.1(4) and 17.2 of the Civil Procedure Rules, 2002 – Whether right of first refusal gives the applicant an equitable interest in property - Whether there is a serious issue to be tried - Whether damages an adequate remedy – Balance of convenience - Whether injunction is mandatory or prohibitory - Likely prejudice - Preservation of status quo

Campbell, Jade Sherlene Camela v Jamaica Money Market Brokers Limited and Carol Alecia Campbell (Co-Administratrix estate Alfred Campbell deceased) et al

Civil Procedure - Application for security for costs – Whether dual residence- Whether Claimant ordinarily resident outside the jurisdiction - Whether there is a probability of the claim being stifled - Specific disclosure and request for information – Whether employee’s address confidential and not to be disclosed -Whether information requested is “directly relevant”.

James, Oswald v The Attorney General of Jamaica

Constitution – What is a judgment -- Retirement of Judge of Appeal  Whether tenure of Judge of Appeal was extended - Whether judgment delivered is a nullity - Breach of right to a fair hearing within a reasonable time by an independent and impartial court established by law - Damages
Jamaica (Constitution) Order in Council 1962, Section 106, The Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Constitutional Amendment) Act, 2011, section 16(1), The Gazette Act, The Interpretation Act

Anderson, Roy K v Clacken, Dwight

Defamation – Publication containing defamatory imputation against the claimant – Meaning of words published – Implications – Innuendo
Burden – Burden of proof – Standard – Standard of proof – Whether the intention of the defendant is relevant –
Defence – Defence of truth – Defence of fair comment
Damages – Principle of compensation to an individual claimant – The Defamation

Thomas, Calbert v The Board of Management of the Seafort High School and the Attorney General of Jamaica

Judicial Review – Application for leave - Whether Attorney General is a proper party - Whether applicant claims against the decision maker - Threshold Test — Whether arguable grounds with realistic prospect of success – Whether breach of natural justice - Whether alternate remedy is by way of appeal to Appeal Tribunal
Education Act and Regulations - Part 56 Civil Procedure Rules.

Issa, Amoi Leon v Ffrazer, Detective Constable Julilan and the Commissioner of Police and Her Honour Mrs. Sasha Marie Ashley and the Attorney General of Jamaica

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW – The Constitution of Jamaica – The Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Constitutional Amendment) Act, 2011, sections 13(2) and (3)(j)(iii), 16(2) & 19 – Whether section 21 of the Cybercrimes Act breaches the Claimant’s fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed under section 13(3)(j)(iii) of the Charter – Whether any breach of the Claimant’s right to privacy guaranteed under section 13(3)(j)(ii) of the Charter are demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society – Whether breach of Claimant’s rights guaranteed under section 16(2) – Proportionality - Pr

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