Month: August 2024

The case of Allicent Kelly-Lasisi vs. Jimoh Lasisi ([2016] JMSC Civ. 25) in the Supreme Court of Judicature of Jamaica** involved a dispute over the ownership of a property located at 14a Lakehurst Drive, Palmer Heights, Kingston 8**. Allicent Kelly-Lasisi, the claimant, sought a declaration that she was entitled to half of this property, which… Continue reading Kelly-Lasisi, Allicent v Lasisi, Jimoh

This case involves a property dispute between Curline Johnson (the Claimant) and Errol Daniel Johnson (the Defendant), who were once married and lived together in a house they built on land that belonged to the Defendant’s family. After their separation in 2010, Curline Johnson sought a 50% interest in the house under the Partition Act.… Continue reading Johnson, Curline v Johnson, Errol

The case revolves around a property and maintenance dispute between two former spouses, the Claimant and the Defendant, following their separation and divorce. The main issues in the case were the division of two properties (the Willowdene property and the Green Acres property) and whether the Defendant should be required to pay maintenance to the… Continue reading Hutchinson, Leonia Agatha v Hutchinson, Johnette George

Case Summary: AH v. JH Overview The case “AH v. JH” revolves around a legal dispute in Jamaica’s Supreme Court regarding the custody and maintenance of JEH, the only child of AH (the claimant) and JH (the defendant), following their separation. The issues presented include allegations of sexual molestation by JH, maintenance payments, and the… Continue reading AH v JH

The case “Baumgartner-Marik, Gillian (Executrix of the estate of Joscelyn Elliott, deceased, testate) v. Elliott, Agnes” centers on a legal dispute over the ownership of a piece of property located at 8 Lancelin Avenue, Kingston 10, Saint Andrew, Jamaica. This property was originally owned jointly by Joscelyn Seymour Elliott (the deceased) and his wife, Agnes… Continue reading Baumgartner-Marik, Gillian v. Elliott, Agnes