Contacting the Supreme Court of Jamaica
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A Western Union open daily after 7pm or Sundays in Jamaica?
$16,000 to serve a ‘civil’ summons in Jamaica.. really?
I visited the Sutton Street [Resident] Court and a man took J$3,000 to serve a summons on a businessman that I could not find. Then he wanted J$13,000.00 more
Read MoreWho can sign documents for official use in Jamaica?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Please give me an idea on where or who I can go to get documents signed while I am abroad. Some of the notary public live too far from where I am. Added to that not all the bank notaries can sign certain documents. Sara Edwards RESPONSE: Dear Sara, Thanks for writing in. Please see the list below: GREAT BRITAIN / NORTHERN IRELAND: 1. The Mayor or Deputy Mayor 2. Chief Magistrate or Deputy Magistrate Chief Magistrate 3. Notary Public COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES: 1. The Governor 2.…
Read MoreWhy do I need notarial certificate for power of attorney in Jamaica?
I sent a notarised power of attorney (POA) document to Jamaica, and my friend says it was rejected because I didnt send a notarial certificate. Help
Read MoreVIEW: A year later the Stand Your Ground Law misinterpreted?
It would appear that the premise for using deadly force in this state law is fear. If a person is in fear of losing their life then they can take someone else’s
Read MoreWhat do I do with this gun I brought to Jamaica by accident
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I am a US citizen. I came to Jamaica, from the United States (USA) and found out I had a gun that I was to have left with my son in the USA. Someone told me to go to the police and another person wants me to leave it with them for safekeeping. What do you think I should do because I do not have the paperwork for the gun. Paul Manchion RESPONSE: Dear Paul Manchion, The first question is how did you manage to come…
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