Category: Questions: Legal Wiz

Questions and answers by senior journalists based on research and expertise with a network of professionals such as lawyers, realtors, private investigators and other related fields

JAMAICA COVID-19 WATCH: Keep safe mentally and physically at Court

Anthea

JAMAICA COVID-19 CASES number 56 Thankfully, there are a few courts facilitating hearings during this time of COVID-19. It is important however to keep yourself really safe at The Court. After witnessing aggressive behaviour at the Sutton Street court of the police personnel towards at least one person, here are a few tips to make your hours safe. 1. Build your immunity before even going outside 2. Observe social distancing BY staying at least 3 feet from any and everyone 3. Avoid speaking where you can 4. Listen keenly for…

Read More

I left the court before my name was called, covid scare

LegalWiz

DEAR LEGAL WIZ, I am grateful you guided me in filing my claim. However last Thursday I turned up in Court and there was a huge crowd of persons waiting for their names to be called. I am sorry but I just left. I prefer my life over my money. Now that I am settled I still want to go after my money. How can I get the other date that the case would have been put to. Pete Muiness Dear Pete, Its possible that your case was struck off…

Read More

Can Jamaican landlord lock out tenant legally?

LegalWiz

DEAR LEGAL WIZ, Can you please tell me if a Landlord can lock out a tenant without taking such a tenant to Court in Kingston, Jamaica? My wife was illegally locked out by her landlord because she refused to pay him maintenance fee for a side of a house that she rented from him in Kingston, Jamaica. Can she go up to your office 3 South Avenue in Kingston and talk to one of your Legal experts there? Thanks for your immediate response. MT Dear MT, We post information for…

Read More