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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO JUDGMENTS RECEIVED
DURING THE MONTHS OF JANUARY 2008

Number of cases : 40


In re the estate of Gunraj Kalloo otherwise Goonraj Kalloo. 
In re the estate of Sylvia Kalloo otherwise Sanicharie Kalloo. 
In re the Wills and Probate Ordinance Ch.8 No.2. 
Kalloo, Mahadeo v Kalloo-Kalpee, Patricia.
Aboud, James J
 DATE OF DELIVERY:(2007.12.31.)
H.C.S.1832/1992  Reasons
MAIN SUBJECTS: TRUST-TAKING AN ACCOUNT-WILFUL DEFAULT BY TRUSTEE.

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Rajcoomar, P.C. No. 11907 v Mahase, Satesh
 others.
  CORAM: Mendonca, Allan J.A; Weekes, Paula Mae J.A
  (Judgment delivered by Mendonca J.A.)
  DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.12.14.)
  C.A.MAG.149/2006, Reasons MAIN SUBJECTS: APPEAL - RIGHT OF APPEAL.

 


In re an application by the applicants pursuant to section 14 of the Constitution.
Between Boxhill, Michael; Delancy, Roy; Phillips, Anthony; Williams, Edward; McDonald, Edward; Andrew, Phillip v The Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago.
Aboud, James J
DATE OF DELIVERY:(2007.12.19.)
  H.C.1234/2004 Reasons MAIN SUBJECTS: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS.
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Davis, Mark v The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago.
   Myers, David J
   DATE OF DELIVERY:(2008.01.04.)
   H.C.779/1998 Reasons
   MAIN SUBJECTS: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS - RIGHT TO LIBERTY-PROTECTION OF THE LAW-DELAY IN PROSECUTION

 


In re The Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago...
Between Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha of Trinidad and Tobago Inc.; Maharaj, Satnarayan; Islamic Relief Centre Limited; Ishmael, Inshan v The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago.
Hamel-Smith, Roger C.J [Ag.]; Warner, Margot J.A; Archie, Ivor J.A
(Judgment delivered by Hamel-Smith C.J. [Ag.])
  DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.12.20.)
  C.A.CIV.71/2006 Reasons
  MAIN SUBJECTS: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW-NATIONAL AWARD-TRINITY CROSS-AWARD OFFENDING CERTAIN FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN RELATION TO THE APPLICANTS.

 

Coggins, Joseph v The Garage and Rolling Door Company Limited.
Jamadar, Peter J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.12.18.)
H.C.2550/2004 Reasons
 MAIN SUBJECTS: CONTRACT - SALE OF GOODS - MANUFACTURE AND INSTALLATION OF GARAGE DOOR.

 

In re an application Harricrete Ltd... for leave to apply for judicial review...
Harricrete Limited v The Anti-Dumping Authority; The Minister of Trade and Industry and Consumer Affairs; Trinidad Cement Limited.
Myers, David J
 DATE OF DELIVERY: (2008.01.04.)
H.C.1254/2000 Reasons
 MAIN SUBJECTS: COSTS - COSTS TO INTERVENOR - UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANT IN JUDICIAL REVIEW PROCEEDINGS.


Jeeta, Ishwar v Edwards, Ann Marie WPC No.16712.
Hamel-Smith, Roger J.A; John, Stanley J.A
(Judgment delivered by Hamel-Smith J.A.)
 DATE OF DELIVERY: (2008.01.17.)
C.A.MAG.65/2007     Reasons

MAIN SUBJECTS: COSTS - SENTENCE - FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION CHARGES-PLEA OF GUILTY-SENTENCE NOT TOO SEVERE.

 

The State v Benjamin, Kester.
CORAM: Hamel-Smith, Roger C.J. (Ag.); Kangaloo, Wendell J.A; John, Stanley J.A
(Judgment delivered by Hamel-Smith C.J. (Ag.)
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.12.20.)
C.A.CRIM.11/2006   Reasons
MAIN SUBJECTS: CRIMINAL LAW – EVIDENCE - NO CASE SUBMISSION - APPEAL BY STATE AGAINST ACQUITTAL

 


The State v Joseph, Dexter.
Boodoosingh, Ronnie J
 DATE OF DELIVERY: (2008.01.10.)
H.C.147/2006. Ruling, Reasons
 MAIN SUBJECTS: CRIMINAL LAW – PRACTICE – INDICTMENT - MOTION TO QUASH INDICTMENT
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The State v St. Clair, Kerrin.
Boodoosingh, Ronnie J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2008.01.22.)
H.C.CRIM.2/2007. Reasons
 MAIN SUBJECTS: CRIMINAL LAW – SENTENCE - SEXUAL OFFENCES - SEX WITH FEMALE UNDER AGE OF 16
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METHODOLOGY USED-VALUE OF BACKHOE REASSESSED.
Greer, Carlton v Alstons Engineering Sales and Services Limited.
  John, Stanley J.A; Archie, Ivor J.A; Mendonca, Allan J.A
  DATE OF DELIVERY:(2008.01.22.)
  C.A.CIV.115/2004 Reasons
  MAIN SUBJECTS: DAMAGES – ASSESSMENT - APPEAL AGAINST ASSESSMENT – EQUIPMENT

 

In re the Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago...
Naidike, Robert, P.; Naidike, Timi; Naidike, Boloebi, F. v The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago.
  Rajnauth-Lee, Maureen J
  DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.12.19.)
   H.C.965/1996. H.C.036/2006. Reasons
MAIN SUBJECTS: DAMAGES – ASSESSMENT - BREACH OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
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In re The Status of Children Act, No. 17 of 1981. 
In re the application of Horne, Wade, A. v Edwards, Marjorie [Intervenor].
Narine, Rajendra J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.12.11.)
H.C.1566/2001. Reasons           9pp  (6453)

MAIN SUBJECTS: FAMILY LAW – CHILDREN – PATERNITY - EVIDENCE-NO WEIGHT TO BE ATTACHED TO DNA TEST RESULTS

 

Sydney, Anthony v Sydney, Joan.
 Ramkerrysingh, Allyson J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.12.18.)
FH00737/2007
MAIN SUBJECTS: FAMILY LAW – DIVORCE - PETITION BASED ON S.4(1)(B) OF THE MATRIMONIAL PROCEEDINGS AND PROPERTY ACT, 1980 REV
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Oliver, Winston v Oliver, Sandra.
  Ramkerrysingh, Allyson J
  DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.12.03.)
   FH01211/2005
  MAIN SUBJECTS: FAMILY LAW - PROPERTY SETTLEMENT - MATRIMONIAL HOME ONLY ASSET - SALE OF PROPERTY
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Joseph, June Joseph, Shemika, L. (an infant by her next friend June Joseph) v The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago; Taylor, Liston P.C.; Gajadahar, Ravi P.C.
Jones, Judith J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.10.29.)
H.C.1008/2006. Reasons
 MAIN SUBJECTS: FATAL ACCIDENT-LIABILITY-ALLEGED WRONGFUL SHOOTING OF DECEASED BY POLICE OFFICER

 


Beddeau, Reynold v Public Service Commission.
Jones, Judith J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.12.06.)
H.C.254/2006
 MAIN SUBJECTS: JUDICIAL REVIEW - PUBLIC OFFICER – PROMOTION - FAILURE TO CONSIDER APPLICANT FOR PROMOTION.
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Edoo, Ameer v Espinet, Ejenny Her Worship Magistrate; The Director of Public Prosecutions.
Ibrahim, Mustapha J
DATE OF DELIVERY:(2007.12.14.)
H.C.3973/2006,11pp  (6462)

MAIN SUBJECTS: JUDICIAL REVIEW - PRELIMINARY ENQUIRY - COMMENCEMENT OF - WHEN ENQUIRY BEGINS.

 

Ferguson, Steve; Galbaransingh, Ishwar v Jeremie, John Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago; McNicolls, Sherman His Worship Chief Magistrate.
Warner, Margot J.A; Archie, Ivor J.A; Mendonca, Allan J.A
(Judgment delivered by Warner J.A.)
DATE OF DELIVERY:(2007.12.13.)
C.A.CIV.60/2007
MAIN SUBJECTS: JUDICIAL REVIEW - EXTRADITION PROCEEDINGS - STAY OF PROCEEDINGS SOUGHT.

 

In re an application for leave by Graham, Dennis, Assistant Commissioner of Police. Between Graham, Dennis v Police Service Commission; The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago.
Deyalsingh, Lennox J
DATE OF DELIVERY:(2007.12.10.)
H.C.2727/2004
MAIN SUBJECTS: JUDICIAL REVIEW - POLICE OFFICER - DATE OF PROMOTION - CHALLENGE THE CONTINUING REFUSAL TO BACKDATE HIS SENIORITY TO THE DATE OF THE ORIGINAL PROMOTIONS.

 

Romain, Lovell v The Police Service Commission.
Gobin, Carol J
DATE OF DELIVERY:(2007.12.18.)
H.C.3985/2006
MAIN SUBJECTS: JUDICIAL REVIEW - POLICE OFFICER - REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM SITTING PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION.

 

The Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha of Trinidad and Tobago Inc. v The Honourable Minister of Finance.
Kangaloo, Wendell J.A; Mendonca, Allan J.A; Weekes, Paula Mae J.A
(Judgment delivered by Mendonca J.A.)
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.12.18.)
C.A.CIV.123/2004
MAIN SUBJECTS: JUDICIAL REVIEW-FREEDOM OF INFORMATION-ACCESS TO CERTAIN DOCUMENTARY INFORMATION OF BANK.

 


In re an application for judicial review...Smith, Carmel v Statutory Authorities Service Commission [H.C.S.95/2004]. 
In re an application for judicial review...Smith, Carmel v Statutory Authorities Service Commission [H.C.S.876/2004].
Aboud, James J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.12.07.)
H.C.S.95/2004. H.C.S.876/2004
MAIN SUBJECTS: JUDICIAL REVIEW - DISCIPLINARY ACTION - DELAY IN PREFERRING CHARGE OF MISCONDUCT.
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In re the Judicial Review Act, 2000.
In re an application by The Trinidad and Tobago Civil Rights Association for leave to apply for judicial review.
Between The Trinidad and Tobago Civil Rights Association v Manning, Patrick, A.M. Prime Minister and Head of Cabinet (for and on behalf of himself and all other members of Cabinet).
Kangaloo, Wendell J.A; John, Stanley J.A; Mendonca, Allan J.A
(Judgment delivered by Kangaloo J.A.)
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.12.18.)
C.A.CIV.88/2005
 MAIN SUBJECTS: JUDICIAL REVIEW - ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.

 


Ramlal, Karan v Macoon, Simon; Ramsanahie, Indira (Trading as Wendy's Bargain Flea Market).
  Doyle, Ralph Master
DATE OF DELIVERY: (No Date of Delivery.)
H.C.2812/2004. Reasons
MAIN SUBJECTS: JURISDICTION - HIGH COURT – REMEDY - PLAINTIFF'S CLAIM

 


Bruce, Barbara; Bruce, Jumgen, O. v Gonsalves, Stephen.
Deyalsingh, Lennox J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.10.31.)
H.C.3128/1996, Reasons
MAIN SUBJECTS: LAND - TITLE - BOUNDARY DISPUTE - LOCATION OF BOUNDARY BETWEEN ADJOINING PARCELS OF LAND.

 

Chin Fatt, Tom v Solomon, Dennis, V.
Hosein, Zainool J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.12.19.)
H.C.1110/1998
MAIN SUBJECTS: LAND – TRESPASS - ADJOINING LANDOWNERS

 

Grimes, Hannibal v Thomas, Joseph.
Hosein, Zainool J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.12.17.)
H.C.1935/2000
MAIN SUBJECTS: LAND – POSSESSION - PLAINTIFF CLAIMS ENTITLEMENT VIA DEED OF ASSENT THROUGH HIS FATHER-PLAINTIFF'S UNCLE CLAIMING PROPERTY IS A FAMILY HOME OWNED BY ALL THE SIBLINGS

 

Lyder, June, R. v de Freitas, Gerard.
Deyalsingh, Lennox J
DATE OF DELIVERY:(2007.10.31.)
H.C.1310/2001
MAIN SUBJECTS: LAND –LAND – TITLE - ADVERSE POSSESSION - BOUNDARY DISPUTE-DISPUTED AREA OF LAND BETWEEN ADJOINING LANDOWNERS.

 

Ramgoolam, Dolcina v Amar Holding's Limited; Amar, Ricky; Ramgoolam, Mahabir; Ramgoolam, Ena.
Jones, Judith J
 DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.11.27.)
H.C.47/2006. Reasons
MAIN SUBJECTS: LAND-POSSESSION-PROMISSORY ESTOPPEL AND ADVERSE POSSESSION PLEADED BY CLAIMANT.

 

Emile Elias and Company Limited v The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago 
 Bereaux, Nolan J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2006.01.27.)
   H.C.6610/1988
MAIN SUBJECTS: LIMITATION OF ACTION - BUILDING CONTRACT - CLAIM FOR PAYMENT.

 


Jaimungal, Johnson v The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago.
Jones, Judith J
DATE OF DELIVERY:(2007.10.29.)
H.C.1913/2006. Reasons
MAIN SUBJECTS: MALICIOUS PROSECUTION - REASONABLE AND PROBABLE CAUSE - CONFESSION STATEMENT ALLEGEDLY OBTAINED BY OPPRESSION.

 

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Ramdeen, Kamala v Bahadur, Joseph; Trinidad and Tobago Insurance Limited.
Jamadar, Peter J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.12.18.)
H.C.3196/2002. H.C.1813/2006 Reasons
MAIN SUBJECTS: NEGLIGENCE-LIABILITY-VEHICULAR COLLISION-VEHICLES TRAVELLING IN THE SAME DIRECTION ON HIGHWAY-REAR END COLLISION.

 


Williams, David v Cumberbatch, Julien; New India Assurance Company of Trinidad &
 Tobago Limited; Maraj, Kamla, S.
  Shah, Shafeyei J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.03.01.)
H.C.S.148/2004
MAIN SUBJECTS: NEGLIGENCE-LIABILITY-VEHICULAR COLLISION
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Jack-Roberts, Margaret v The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago; Maraj, Satnarine (Legal Personal Representative of the Estate of Bhadase Sagan Maraj).
 Hamel-Smith, Roger C.J. [Ag.]; Warner, Margot J.A; Kangaloo, Wendell J.A
(Judgment delivered by Hamel-Smith C.J. [Ag.])
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.12.18.)
C.A.CIV.2/2006
MAIN SUBJECTS:PRACTICE – ACTION – COMMENCEMENT – LAND - TITLE - ADVERSE POSSESSION

 

Mathura, Ramesh Dr. v Jagdeo, Uma [defendant]; Medical Associates Hospital Limited [intended party].
Paray-Durity, Brenda Master
(No Date of Delivery.)
H.C.2507/2003. Reasons
MAIN SUBJECTS:PRACTICE - PARTIES TO ACTION - JOINDER


Republic Bank Limited v Haneiph, Imari; Jaggernauth, Lindsay; Haneiph, Sarin; Jaggernauth, Anand; Sweigert, Bob.
Sobion, Patricia Master
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2007.12.12.)
H.C.S.1975/2004. Reasons
MAIN SUBJECTS:PRACTICE - PRACTICE - SUMMARY JUDGMENT - ACTION AGAINST GUARANTORS.

 

McKenzie, Osmond; McKenzie, Harvey v McKenzie, George (executor and trustee of the estate of Elvina McKenzie).
Gobin, Carol J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2008.01.08.)
H.C.2038/2006
MAIN SUBJECTS:RULES OF COURT - CIVIL PROCEEDINGS RULES [CPR] – COSTS - ASSESSMENT

 

Oliver, Neza, G.; Oliver Crichlow, Thelma v Rawlins, Monica; Dumas, Yvonne [claimants/respondents].
Gobin, Carol J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2008.01.18.)
H.C.2841/2006. Reasons
MAIN SUBJECTS:ORDER-VARIATION-ORDER RELATING TO SALE OF PROPERTY-EXTENSION OF TIME FOR COMPLETION SOUGHT.

 

 

 

 

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