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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.

Lewis, Nicole v Barbee-Wooten, Daphne

Civil Practice and Procedure – Commencement of Action – Filing of Claim Form – Rule 8.1 – When is a Claim Commenced – Whether Date for Commencement of Action can be extended under rule 3.2(5) Where the Period for Doing an Act Requiring the Court’s Action Ends on a Day When the Court’s Office is Closed.
Statutory Interpretation - Limitations of Actions Act – When Limitation Period Ends in a Case Involving a “Fraction of a Day”.

Adjudah, Silvera v Attorney General, Ministry of National Security and Dr. Judith Mowatt

Civil Procedure - CPR 26.3(1) (b) and (c) - Application to strike out statement of case - Whether claim discloses a reasonable ground for bringing a claim in negligence or a claim for discrimination on the basis of age-Whether claim is an abuse of process.
Application for Default Judgment - Part 12 CPR.
Service of court documents other than a claim form by email.

Fuller, Lockley (Executor of the estate of Ellery Fuller) and Joycelein Fuller v Johnson, Daisy

Civil Procedure –– Application to enter Default Judgment –– Application for Defence to stand –– Application for Extension of time to file Defence –– Relevant considerations –– Whether the delay was lengthy and inordinate –– Whether a good explanation/reason was provided –– Whether Defence has a real prospect of success –– Locus Standi –– Whether a ‘Second Executor’ can commence an action in another estate.

Austin, Kerry-Ann v Morris, Shanique, Sharon Morris and Phillip Morris

Civil Practice and Procedure – Application to Set Aside Default Judgment Entered on a Counterclaim – CPR Rule 13.3 – Whether or not the Claimant has a good explanation for failure to comply with the CPR to File a Defence to the Counterclaim – Whether or not the Claimant has made the appropriate application – Should they have applied for relief from sanction or whether it should have been an application to set aside default judgment – Whether or not the Claimant has a Defence with a Real Prospect of Success.

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