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25/09/19

Jogie, Elizabeth v The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago

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Rahim, Ricky J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2019.09.25.)
H.C.1294/2017. CV.2017-01294.
MAIN SUBJECTS: MALICIOUS PROSECUTION. WITNESS. CREDIBILITY.

23/09/19

Peters, Ruth v Permanent Secretary of and/or representing the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services; Central Public Assistance Board

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Donaldson-Honeywell, Eleanor J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2019.09.23.)
H.C.1839/2019. CV.2019-01839.
MAIN SUBJECTS: JUDICIAL REVIEW. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. DISABILITY ASSISTANCE GRANT. REGULATIONS. ULTRA VIRES.

20/09/19

Dhanpat, Gertrude v Doorgah, Nandram

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Charles, Joan J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2019.09.20.)
H.C.3701/2014. CV.2014-03701. Reasons.
MAIN SUBJECTS: LAND. TITLE. DEED. SET ASIDE.

17/09/19

In re The Judicial Review Act, No. 60 of 2000. In re an application for judicial review... Between Ramnanan, Giriraj; Total Image Incorporated Limited v The Comptroller of Customs & Excise

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Rahim, Ricky J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2019.09.17.)
H.C.3206/2018. CV.2018-03206. Reasons.
MAIN SUBJECTS: JUDICIAL REVIEW. CUSTOMS. SEIZURE OF GOODS.

13/09/19

Moonsar, Soorujhdeo; Moonsar, Chandroutie v David, Nicholas, C.

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Quinlan-Williams, Avason J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2019.09.13.)
H.C.3650/2017. CV.2017-03650.
MAIN SUBJECTS: LAND. POSSESSION. BETTER RIGHT TO POSSESSION.
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13/09/19

Roberts, Margaret v The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago

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Wilson, Jacqueline J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2019.09.13.)
H.C.3732//2017. CV.2017-03732.
MAIN SUBJECTS: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW. UNDERTAKING. DISCHARGE OF UNDERTAKING.

12/09/19

In re The Wills and Probate Ordinance, Chapter 8 No. 2, S 17 of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago. In re the estate of Claire Wilcox also called Claire Da Costa... deceased.

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. In re an application by Da Costa Martinez, Dona to be appointed Administratrix ad litem and ad colligenda bona of the estate of Claire Wilcox otherwise Claire Da Costa, deceased. Da Costa Martinez, Dona applicant [CV.2018-00834] In re the estate of Claire Wilcox also called Claire Da Costa by her Administrator ad litem and ad colligenda bona Da Costa Martinez, Dona v Ryan, Theodore [CV.2018-01490]
Quinlan-Williams, Avason J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2019.09.12.)
H.C.834/2018. CV.2018-00834. H.C.1490/2018. CV.2018-01490.
MAIN SUBJECTS: PRACTICE. ACTION. COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION. ABUSE OF PROCESS. PARTIES TO ACTION

11/09/19

In re The Interpretation of the Contract of Employment of Persons occupying the Offices of Teacher I, II, III, Head of Department (Secondary), Dean (Secondary), In the Teaching Service of Trinidad and Tobago

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In re The Interpretation of The Memorandum of The Chief Personnel Officer dated 27 June 2018 Between The Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association; Hassanally, Emelene v The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago
Kokaram, Vasheist J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2019.09.11.)
H.C.331/2019. CV.2019-00331.
MAIN SUBJECTS: EMPLOYMENT. JURISDICTION. HIGH COURT. CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT. MARKING OF SBA.

04/09/19

Deonarine, Debbie, M. v Deonarine, Howard.

Lambert Peterson, Betsy Ann J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2019.09.04.)
FH00427/2012. Reasons.
MAIN SUBJECTS: FAMILY LAW. FINANCIAL PROVISION. DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.

27/08/19

Mohammed, Ashmeer v Dumore Enterprises Limited; Rodriguez, Terrance (defendants); Maritime General Insurance Company Limited (co-defendant). [CV.2017-04267]. Mohammed, Zalisha v Dumore Enterprises Limited; Rodriguez, Terrance

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Terrance (defendants); Maritime General Insurance Company Limited (co-defendant). [CV.2017-04268].
Donaldson-Honeywell, Eleanor J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2019.08.27.)
H.C.4267/2017. CV.2017-04267. H.C.4268/2017. CV.2017-04268. Ruling.
MAIN SUBJECTS: PRACTICE. ACTION. COMPROMISE OF ACTION. RELEASE FROM LIABILITY