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In re the bail application of Clairmont, Anthony

Ramsumair-Hinds, Lisa J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2024.06.26.)
CR-HC-SDO-BAIL-191-2023-1. Ruling.
MAIN SUBJECTS: CRIMINAL LAW. BAIL. MURDER.

Ramdass, Jaiwantie (the Auditor General of Trinidad and Tobago appointed by her excellency the president of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago pursuant to Section 117(1) of the Constitution) v The Minister of Finance;

The Cabinet of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; The Investigation Team appointed by the Minister of Finance and/or the Cabinet of Republic of the Trinidad and Tobago
In re an application by Jaiwantie Ramdass (the Auditor General of Trinidad and Tobago appointed by Her Excellency the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago pursuant to Section 117(1) of the Constitution) for administrative orders under Part 56 of the Civil Proceedings Rules, 1998.
Mohammed, Mark J.A; Rajkumar, Peter J.A; Aboud, James J.A
(Judgment delivered by Rajkumar J.A.)
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2024.06.25.)
C.A.CIV.P.177/2024. Reasons.
MAIN SUBJECTS: JUDICIAL REVIEW. LEAVE TO APPLY. ORDER REFUSING LEAVE.

Aberdeen, Louis v Aberdeen, Henrietta

Mohammed, Robin J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2024.06.24.)
H.C.779/2017. CV.2017-00779.
MAIN SUBJECTS: LAND. TITLE. TRESPASS.

Bouville, Gabriel v The C.E.P.E.P. Company Limited; Earle Baboolal Construction Limited

Rampersad, Devindra J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2024.06.24.)
H.C.12/2020. CV.2020-00012.
MAIN SUBJECTS: NEGLIGENCE. CONTRACT FOR SERVICES. VICARIOUS LIABILITY.

Lalsingh, Roshan (appointed on the 1st April, 2022 to represent the estate of Dularie Maharaj) v Mahadeo, Sookbhir (as executor of last will and testament of Dowalitie Mahadeo, late, of lot 64 Bamboo Settlement No. 2 Main Road Valsayn, deceased);

Mahadeo, Gunness
Mohammed, Mark J.A; Rajkumar, Peter J.A; Boodoosingh, Ronnie J.A
(Judgment delivered by Boodoosingh J.A.)
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2024.06.24.)
C.A.CIV.P.116/2016. Reasons.
MAIN SUBJECTS: RIGHT OF WAY. EASEMENT. ADVERSE POSSESSION.

Mohammed, Aszard v Offshore Atlantic Limited

Lucky, Gillian J.A; Boodoosingh, Ronnie J.A; Aboud, James J.A
(Judgment delivered by Boodoosingh J.A.)
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2022.06.22.)
C.A.CIV.S.260/2017.
MAIN SUBJECTS: DAMAGES. ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES. PERSONAL INJURIES.

Bhagwandeen, Jaikissoon v Bhagwandeen, Savitri; Bhagwandeen, Savitri (in the capacity of the Administrator ad Litem of the estate of Rolly Bhagwandeen pursuant to the Order of the Honourable Madam Justice Margaret Y. Mohammed dated 23rd July 2019)

Rampersad, Devindra J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2024.06.21.)
H.C.4378/2018. CV.2018-04378.
MAIN SUBJECTS: DEED. SET ASIDE. UNDUE INFLUENCE.

Chief Fire Officer; Public Service Commission; The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago v Ramsaran, Siewnarine (Fire Service Number 1712) [C.A.CIV.S.120/2021].

Ramsaran, Siewnarine (Fire Service Number 1712) v Chief Fire Officer; Public Service Commission; The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago [C.A.CIV.S.172/2021]
Moosai, Prakash J.A; Pemberton, Charmaine J.A; Lucky, Gillian J.A
(Judgment delivered by Pemberton J.A.)
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2023.06.20.)
C.A.CIV.S.120/2021. C.A.CIV.S.172/2021.
MAIN SUBJECTS: JUDICIAL REVIEW. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW. MIXED CLAIM.
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Attim, Linqwai, B. v Sookoo-Rampersad, Patricia (in her personal capacity and in her capacity as administrator of the estate of Rampersad Sookoo, deceased and Veronica Sookoo, deceased);

Attim, Linsing, V.; Attim, Lima (deceased) (by her legal personal representative Yuri Yannic); Bottomley, Sharon Ann; Sookhoo, Barry; Sookhoo, Dawn (deceased) (by her administrator ad litem Crystal Attim)
James, Westmin J
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2024.06.17.)
H.C.2661/2019. CV.2019-02661.
MAIN SUBJECTS: ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES. PROPRIETARY ESTOPPEL. EQUITABLE INTEREST.

Kalloo, Jennifer v Moze, Rowland

Bereaux, Nolan J.A; Mohammed, Mark J.A; Rajkumar, Peter J.A
(Judgment delivered by Mohammed J.A.)
DATE OF DELIVERY: (2024.06.14.)
C.A.CIV.P.140/2019.
MAIN SUBJECTS: LAND. EQUITABLE INTEREST. PROPRIETARY ESTOPPEL.