Can I serve my summons in Jamaica for my civil case?
2012-04-02
To serve the summons in a Jamaican civil matter yourself is your best bet in ensuring it is served and progress of the case. The process is fairly simple.Continue Reading
How do I ‘administer’ Jamaica land when an executor dies
2012-04-02
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz My grandfather passed away last year. My mother is now asking me to assist as the executor had died before my grandfather. The Courts told me to apply for Letters of administration. Can you help me with obtaining a title or any other necessary documents? WhatContinue Reading
I need to evict my Jamaican exgirlfriend
2012-03-19
You need to serve your exgirlfriend a notice officially, as she legally entered your house and is deemed a ‘tenant’, even though she does not pay rent.Continue Reading
I want back my bags she has for nine years in Jamaica
2012-03-17
It’s a question of morale – would the bags have been ‘given’ if the work was not going to be done BUT then if destroyed or sold, would you ask for them nowContinue Reading
They paid me for only 8 of 20 years on my shares in Jamaica?
2012-03-09
Dear Legal Wiz, I have had shares in Carrerras for over 20 years. I went to collect some money and was told that I will get some money only 8 years? They told me another bank has my money for the first 12 years. Dear Richie, I will check itContinue Reading
Please tell me how to research Jamaica survey, title!
2012-03-08
I love this piece of land – it’s my dream and I want to make sure I take all the rights steps to make this come true. The vendors have a solicitor already and..Continue Reading
Will he spend time in Jamaica jail for a seatbelt ticket?
2012-03-07
My son has asked for a lot of money. He is worried that he will go to jail in Jamaica. He did not pay his seatbelt ticket, nor go to court. Will he go to jail?Continue Reading
Am I legally bound to this Jamaican builder?
2012-03-05
I signed a note saying that I would give the Jamaican builder a lot of land, but I did not specify that the house must be completed in the note.Continue Reading
Help me sort title for Jamaica land left by 4th generation
2012-02-11
A reader seeks title left by 4th generation Jamaican! QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Hello, I have a question regarding obtaining a land title. The property is in a rural area of Jamaica, I am 4th generation to this property the only name that may be on the title is aboutContinue Reading
Can I use a JP for selling/buying Jamaica property?
2012-02-05
Can a vendor/buyer use a Justice of the Peace to transact a sale of a lot of land in Jamaica?Continue Reading
