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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.

Adjudah, Silvera v Ministry of Justice, Delroy Chuck-Minister of Justice and Andrew Holness - Prime Minister of Jamaica

Civil Procedure - CPR 26.3(1) (b) and (c) - Application to strike out statement of case - Whether claim which alleges that the failure of public functionaries to accede to an entreaty to re-examine and amend the Limitation of Actions Act discloses a reasonable ground for bringing a claim in negligence or a claim for breach of the constitutional rights to life, equality before the law and to equitable and humane treatment by a public authority in exercise of any function - Whether such a claim commenced by claim form is an abuse of the process of the court.

Stewart, David (Trading as Speed and Truck World) v National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited

Interim injunction - Whether there is a serious issue to be tried that the defendant is in breach of the Universal Terms & Conditions Merchant Agreement – Whether the defendant was entitled to freeze the claimant’s bank account under the Universal Terms & Conditions Merchant Agreement – Whether the defendant was entitled to notice before his account was frozen – Whether the defendant was denied the opportunity to respond to the chargeback query.

Chung, Gregory v The Commissioner General (Tax Administration Jamaica)

General Consumption Tax Act - Whether notice of objection determined pursuant to section 40(3) is a decision relating to an assessment and therefore subject to the appellate procedure at section 41 - Whether leave is required to appeal decision made in accordance with section 40(3) and for which the Revenue Appeals Division declined jurisdiction on an appeal filed to it - Considerations for applications to extend time to appeal to the Revenue Court.

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