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- 11/12/20
Attong, Clint v The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago
Mohammed, Margaret J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2020.12.11.)
H.C.3747/2018. CV.2018-03747.
MAIN SUBJECTS: ARREST. FALSE IMPRISONMENT. MALICIOUS PROSECUTION.
- 11/12/20
In re CL Financial Limited. In re the Companies Act, Chapter 81:01.
Between Select Properties Limited (appellant/applicant) v CL Financial Limited (first respondent); Trincity Commercial Centre Limited (second respondent); The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago (third respondent); First Citizens Bank Limited (interested party)
Rajkumar, Peter J.A; Kokaram, Vashiest J.A
(Judgment delivered by Rajkumar J.A.)
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2020.12.11.)
C.A.CIV.P.235/2020.
MAIN SUBJECTS: PRACTICE. ORDER. SET ASIDE. COMPANY IN LIQUIDATION.
- 11/12/20
Singh, Shirlanne, S. v The Minister of National Security
Donaldson-Honeywell, Eleanor J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2020.12.11.)
H.C.2707/2020. CV.2020-02707.
MAIN SUBJECTS: JUDICIAL REVIEW. LEAVE TO APPLY. JUSTICIABILITY OF DECISION.
- 09/12/20
Hercules, Natasha, D.; Proute, Lena, J.; Hercules, Johnson, J.; Hercules, Petra, D. v Innocent, Lynette, M.
(in her personal capacity and in her capacity as the executor of the estate of Innocent, Joseph, deceased)
Kokaram, Vasheist J.A; Boodoosingh, Ronnie J.A
(Judgment delivered by Kokaram J.A.)
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2020.12.09.)
C.A.CIV.P.266/2020.
MAIN SUBJECTS: COSTS. ORDER FOR COSTS. APPEAL AGAINST COSTS ORDER.
- 09/12/20
In re the Wills and Probate Act, Chap. 9:03 and the Succession Act Chap. 9:02.
In re the Estate of Sawh, Siewkaran a/c Roopla, Bharrat (deceased).
Between Singh, Rita; Sawh, Harold; Boodoo, Joyce; Sawh, Roodal v Bissondath-Sawh, Bickram; Sawh, Michael, J.; Sawh, Dulcie, A.
Kokaram, Vasheist J.A; Boodoosingh, Ronnie J.A
(Judgment delivered by Kokaram J.A.)
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2020.12.09.)
C.A.CIV.P.269/2020.
MAIN SUBJECTS: PRACTICE. EXTENSION OF TIME. ORAL APPLICATION. FILING OF AFFIDAVIT.
- 09/12/20
The CEPEP Company Limited v Corozal Trading Limited
Pemberton, Charmaine J.A; Boodoosingh, Ronnie J.A
(Joint judgment)
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2020.12.09.)
C.A.CIV.P249/2020.
MAIN SUBJECTS: LIMITATION OF ACTION. CAUSE OF ACTION. TIME STARTING TO RUN.
- 09/12/20
In re the breach of Section 162 of the Municipal Corporation Act No. 21 of 1990. Between The Chairman, Alderman, Councillors and Electors of the Region of Tunapuna/Piarco (respondent/claimant) v Daniel, Daryl (appellant/defendant)
Rajkumar, Peter J.A; Kokaram, Vasheist J.A
(Judgment delivered by Kokaram J.A.)
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2020.12.09.)
C.A.CIV.P.227/2020.
MAIN SUBJECTS: EVIDENCE. DISCLOSURE. SPECIFIC DISCLOSURE.
- 09/12/20
The State v Joseph, Everton
St. Clair-Douglas, Hayden J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2020.12.09.)
H.C.CR.090/2015.
MAIN SUBJECTS: CRIMINAL LAW. SEXUAL OFFENCES. CHILD UNDER FOURTEEN.
- 08/12/20
IBI International AB v TSI Energy Services Limited
Donaldson-Honeywell, Eleanor J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2020.12.08.)
H.C.4573/2019. CV.2019-04573. Ruling.
MAIN SUBJECTS: PRACTICE. SUMMARY JUDGMENT. DEFENCE. DENIAL.
- 08/12/20
Maharaj, Devant v Heritage Petroleum Company Limited
Wilson, Jacqueline J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2020.12.08.)
H.C.4571/2019. CV.2019-04571.
MAIN SUBJECTS: JUDICIAL REVIEW. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.