Court of Appeal Sitting – 20th January 2025

EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT COURT OF APPEAL STATUS HEARING VIDEOCONFERENCE GRENADA Monday 20th January 2025 Case Name:

[1]Patricia Cox-Squires

[2]Ann Cox Julien

[3]Marcia Wise

[4]Anthony Lewis (The Personal Representative in The Estate of Leila Lewis) v [1] Valerie Francis [2] George Joseph [3] Deanne Hills [4] Maria Richards (Substituted by Curl Richards as Personal Representative of the Estate of Maria Richards) [GDAHCVAP2023/0013] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Ms. Caryn Adams Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellants and 1st and 2nd respondent shall effect service of their written submissions on Ms. Curl Richards, representative of the 3rd respondent. 2. Upon noting that the representative of the 3rd respondent, Ms. Curl Richards was not served to be present today, the matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court for Grenada scheduled for 30th June 2025. 3. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the representative of the 3rd respondent, Ms. Curl Richards and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court was informed that written submissions were filed by all the parties except the 3rd respondent as she was deceased. Further, Mr. Ruggles Ferguson, KC indicated to the Court that there was another family member who wished to be substituted as a representative. The Court noted that the representative appointed for the 3rd respondent had not been served to be present at the Hearing and so the Court was minded to adjourn to the next Status Hearing. Case Name: Brian Pitt v [1] Selwyn Pitt [2] Richard Pitt [GDAHCVAP2021/0041] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Sabrita Khan-Ramdhani Respondents: Mr. Ruggles Ferguson, KC Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court for the state of Grenada, scheduled for 30th June 2025, unless a notice of discontinuance is sooner filed. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated to the Court that he now had written instructions from the appellant to discontinue the matter. The Court adjourned the matter to allow the appellant time to file a notice of discontinuance. Case Name: Cassandra Mitchell v Margaret Lerlin Charles [GDAMCVAP2023/0001] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondents: Mr. Ruggles Ferguson, KC with him Ms. Danyish Harford Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order & Reason: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing for the state of Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 17th February 2025. 2. The parties are to provide the Court with a proposed list of mediators for Grenada to be agreed to by the parties. 3. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel for the respondent indicated that following an order of the Court dated 18th November 2024, the respondent had been attempting to reach out to the appellant to settle on a mediator and a date for mediation. Counsel for the respondent indicated that there was no response from her. The Court therefore directed the parties to provide the Court with a list of mediators to be agreed by the parties and adjourned the matter to the next Status Hearing for the state of Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 17th February 2025. Case Name: Aldin Phillip v The King [GDAHCRAP2019/0009] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Benjamin Hood Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock holding papers for Mr. Christopher Nelson,KC Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court for the State of Grenada scheduled for 30th June 2025 to allow the parties to agree to the notes of evidence for the missing portion of the transcript of proceedings and file the same at the court office. Reason: Counsel for the parties indicated to the Court that they expect to have agreed notes of evidence by 31st January 2025. The Court adjourned the matter to allow the parties to agree to the notes of evidence for the missing portion of the transcript of proceedings and file the same at the court office. Case Name: Marcus Fortune v The King [GDAHCRAP2019/0022] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court for Grenada scheduled for 30th June 2025 to allow the appellant to regularize his legal representation. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The appellant indicated to the Court that he was still interested in prosecuting his appeal. He stated that he intended to get new counsel and requested an adjournment to the next Status Hearing to allow him to do so. There was no objection by the respondent and so the Court granted the application. Case Name: Winston Murray v The King [GDAHCRAP2013/0003] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Anselm Clouden Respondent: Ms. Crisan Greenidge Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of the record of proceedings on the appellant on or before 22nd January 2025. 2. The parties shall continue their efforts to agree the notes of evidence for the portions of the transcript that are inaudible and shall file the same at the Court. 3. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Grenada scheduled for 30th June 2025 for the appellant to make an application in forma pauperis. Reason: The Court noted that an affidavit in forma pauperis was filed by the appellant but there was no application on file. Further, it was noted that the transcript of proceedings was incomplete as certain portions were inaudible. Counsel for the respondent requested that counsel for both parties be given the opportunity to supplement the transcript which was produced from their notes in the court below. The Court obliged and adjourned the matter to the next Status Hearing in Grenada. Case Name: Elvin Waltris v The King [GDAHCRAP2022/0007] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin holding papers for Mr. George Prime Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant shall take the necessary steps to collect the transcript of proceedings from the High Court, notice having been given of its availability. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the court of appeal for Grenada scheduled for 30th June 2025 to allow the appellant to indicate whether he is still interested in prosecuting his appeal, his sentence having been served by this time. Reason: The Court noted that a notice of availability of transcript was served on 17th January 2025. The Court further noted that the appellant only has 2 weeks left on his sentence. The Court ordered that the appellant take the necessary steps to collect the transcript of proceedings having been given notice of its availability. Further, the Court adjourned the matter to the next Status Hearing to allow the appellant to indicate whether he is still interested in prosecuting his appeal having served his sentence. Case Name: Lennard Benjamin v The King [GDAHCRAP2016/0026] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Respondent: Ms. Crisan Greenidge Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Grenada scheduled for 30th June 2025 to allow the appellant to regularise his legal representation for his appeal. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The appellant indicated to the Court that the intention is to discontinue the matter. Counsel for the appellant indicated that he is awaiting instruction with regard to the discontinuance. As a result, the Court adjourned the matter to the next status hearing in the state of Grenada. Case Name: Albert Alexis v The King [GDAHCRAP2017/0018] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 31st March 2025. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 2nd May 2025. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 19th May 2025. 4. This appeal will be fixed for hearing at a Court of Appeal sitting for the State of Grenada on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar on the matter being ready for hearing. Reason: The Court noted that submissions were pending in this matter. Counsel for the appellant informed that he and the appellant were in the process of wrapping up submissions for filing. Both parties were ready for directions for filing submissions and the Court so provided. Case Name: Roy Jones v The King [GDAHCVAP2022/0014] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Crisan Greenidge Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall continue efforts to cause the missing portions of the transcripts of proceedings to be included in the Record of Appeal and serve the same of the parties. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for Grenada for 30th June 2025. 3. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that the record of appeal was incomplete and a request was made by counsel for the respondent for further parts of the hearing to be included. The Registrar of the High Court advised that there were parts of the proceedings which need to be added in by the court reporting unit and was aware that it was being worked on. The Court adjourned the matter to allow the High Court to continue their efforts to cause the missing portions of the transcripts to be included in the Record of Appeal. Case Name: Garfield Clement v The King [GDAHCRAP2019/0017] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Respondent: Ms. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall continue efforts to retrieve the outstanding recordings of the proceedings in the court below and shall provide an update to the parties on or before 28th February 2025. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Grenada scheduled for 30th June 2025. Reason: The Court noted that the transcript had not yet been made available as some parts of the recording were being sourced. The Court adjourned the matter to the next Status Hearing in Grenada to allow the court processing unit to retrieve the outstanding recordings. Case Name: Donniel Pierre v The King [GDAHCRAP2023/0009] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall continue efforts to prepare the transcript of the proceedings in the court below and shall provide an update to the parties on the availability of the recordings in this matter or before 28th February 2025. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Grenada scheduled for 30th June 2025. Reason: The Registrar of the High Court indicated that a request had been put in for the transcript however it has not been typed. The recordings are being sourced. The Court office was unable to put a date by which the recordings would be found and the matters would be transcribed. As a result the Court adjourned the matter and directed the Registrar of the High Court to continue efforts to prepare the transcript. Case Name: Kenneth Borris v The King [GDAHCRAP2033/0013] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall continue efforts to prepare the transcript of the proceedings in the court below and shall provide an update to the parties on the availability of the recordings in this matter on or before 28th February 2025. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Grenada scheduled for 30th June 2025 Reason: The Registrar of the High Court indicated that a request had been put in for the transcript however it has not been typed. The recordings are being sourced. The Court office was unable to put a date by which the recordings would be found and the matters would be transcribed. As a result the Court adjourned the matter and directed the Registrar of the High Court to continue efforts to prepare the transcript. Case Name: Lindon Panchoo v The King [GDAHCRAP2022/0016] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall continue efforts to prepare the transcript of proceedings in the court below and shall provide an update to the parties on the availability of the recordings in this matter or before 28th February 2025. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Grenada scheduled for 30th June 2025. Reasons: The Registrar of the High Court indicated that a request had been put in for the transcript however it has not been typed. The recordings are being sourced. The Court office was unable to put a date by which the recordings would be found and the matters would be transcribed. As a result, the Court adjourned the matter and directed the Registrar of the High Court to continue efforts to prepare the transcript. Case Name: Ryan Strachan v The King [GDAHCRAP2023/0021] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall continue efforts to prepare the transcript of the proceedings in the court below and shall provide an update to the parties on the availability of the recordings in this matter on or before 28th February 2025. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for Grenada scheduled for 30th June 2025. Reasons: The Registrar of the High Court indicated that a request had been put in for the transcript however it has not been typed. The recordings are being sourced. The Court office was unable to put a date by which the recordings would be found and the matters would be transcribed. As a result, the Court adjourned the matter and directed the Registrar of the High Court to continue efforts to prepare the transcript. Case Name: Curtis Cyrus v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2021/0007] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7th March 2025. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 11th April 2025. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 28th April 2025. 4. This appeal will be fixed for hearing at a Court of Appeal sitting for the State of Grenada, on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar on the matter being ready for hearing. 5. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order as well as a notice of hearing once a hearing date has been set, on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reasons: Although the appellant did not appear at the hearing, the Court noted that the complete record of appeal was filed on 12th November 2021. The appellant having been served with notice of this hearing, the Court therefore gave directions for the parties to file submissions to proceed with the hearing of the appeal. Case Name: Curtis Cyrus v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2021/0008] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7th March 2025. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 11th April 2025. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 28th April 2025. 4. This appeal will be fixed for hearing at a Court of Appeal sitting for the State of Grenada, on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar on the matter being ready for hearing. 5. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Although the appellant did not appear at the hearing, the Court noted that the complete record of appeal was filed on 12th November 2021. The appellant having been served with notice of this hearing, the Court therefore gave directions for the parties to file submissions to proceed with the hearing of the appeal. Case Name: Curtis Cyrus v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2023/0007] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Ms. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7th March 2025. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 11th April 2025. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 28th April 2025. 4. This appeal will be fixed for hearing at a Court of Appeal sitting for the State of Grenada, on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar on the matter being ready for hearing. 5. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Although the appellant was not present at the hearing, the Court noted that the complete record of appeal was filed on 31st October 2023. The appellant having been served with notice of this hearing, the Court therefore gave directions for the parties to file submissions to proceed with the hearing of the appeal. Case Name: Curtis Cyrus v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2023/0008] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7th March 2025. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 11th April 2025. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 28th April 2025. 4. This appeal will be fixed for hearing at a Court of Appeal sitting for the State of Grenada, on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar on the matter being ready for hearing. 5. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Although the appellant was not present at the hearing, the Court noted that the complete record of appeal was filed on 31st October 2023. The appellant having been served with notice of this hearing, the Court therefore gave directions for the parties to file submissions to proceed with the hearing of the appeal. Case Name: Curtis Cyrus v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2023/0010] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7th March 2025. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 11th April 2025. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 28th April 2025. 4. This appeal will be fixed for hearing at a Court of Appeal sitting for the State of Grenada, on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar on the matter being ready for hearing. 5. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Although the appellant was not present at the hearing, the Court noted that the complete record of appeal was filed on 31st October 2023. The appellant having been served with notice of this hearing, the Court therefore gave directions for the parties to file submissions to proceed with the hearing of the appeal. Case Name: Curtis Cyrus v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2023/0005] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7th March 2025. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 11th April 2025. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 28th April 2025. 4. This appeal will be fixed for hearing at a Court of Appeal sitting for the State of Grenada, on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar on the matter being ready for hearing. 5. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Although the appellant was not present at the hearing, the Court noted that the complete record of appeal was filed on 31st October 2023. The appellant having been served with notice of this hearing, the Court therefore gave directions for the parties to file submissions to proceed with the hearing of the appeal. Case Name: Keith Julien v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2023/0012] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. Upon noting that the appellant was not served to be present at today’s hearing the matter is adjourned to the next Status hearing of the Court of Appeal for Grenada scheduled for 30th June 2025. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall service a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that the appellant was not served with the notice of hearing nor was he served with the record of appeal and was not present at the hearing. The Court was informed that there is some difficulty in locating the appellant. Counsel for the respondent indicated that he may be able to assist in locating the appellant. The Court therefore adjourned the matter to the next Status Hearing to attempt to serve the record of appeal on the appellant. Case Name: The Commissioner of Police v Treverson Roberts [GDAMCRAP2019/0021] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Crisan Greenidge Respondent: Mr. Anselm Clouden Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The respondent is granted an extension of time to 24th March 2025 to file and serve written submissions with authorities. 2. The appeal is listed for hearing at the next Court of appeal sitting scheduled for Grenada during the week commencing 7th July 2025. Reason: The Court noted that the appellant’s written submissions were filed by the appellant and served by 17th August 2021. On the last occasion the Court ordered that the respondent file submissions. However, counsel for the respondent indicated that this order was not complied with as he was having difficulty contacting the respondent. Counsel for the respondent requested an extension of time to comply with the order. The Court agreed and gave directions to the respondent to file and serve written submissions.

EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT COURT OF APPEAL STATUS HEARING VIDEOCONFERENCE GRENADA Monday 20 th January 2025 Case Name:

[1]Patricia Cox-Squires

[2]Ann Cox Julien

[3]Marcia Wise

[4]Anthony Lewis (The Personal Representative in The Estate of Leila Lewis) v

[1]Valerie Francis

[2]George Joseph

[3]Deanne Hills

[4]Maria Richards (Substituted by Curl Richards as Personal Representative of the Estate of Maria Richards) [GDAHCVAP2023/0013] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Ms. Caryn Adams Respondents: Mr. Ruggles Ferguson, KC appearing amicus curiae Mr. Deloni Edwards for the 1 st and 2 nd respondent No appearance for the 3 rd respondent Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellants and 1 st and 2 nd respondent shall effect service of their written submissions on Ms. Curl Richards, representative of the 3 rd respondent.

2.Upon noting that the representative of the 3 rd respondent, Ms. Curl Richards was not served to be present today, the matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court for Grenada scheduled for 30 th June 2025.

3.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the representative of the 3 rd respondent, Ms. Curl Richards and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court was informed that written submissions were filed by all the parties except the 3 rd respondent as she was deceased. Further, Mr. Ruggles Ferguson, KC indicated to the Court that there was another family member who wished to be substituted as a representative. The Court noted that the representative appointed for the 3 rd respondent had not been served to be present at the Hearing and so the Court was minded to adjourn to the next Status Hearing. Case Name: Brian Pitt v

[1]Selwyn Pitt

[2]Richard Pitt [GDAHCVAP2021/0041] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Sabrita Khan-Ramdhani Respondents: Mr. Ruggles Ferguson, KC Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court for the state of Grenada, scheduled for 30 th June 2025, unless a notice of discontinuance is sooner filed. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated to the Court that he now had written instructions from the appellant to discontinue the matter. The Court adjourned the matter to allow the appellant time to file a notice of discontinuance. Case Name: Cassandra Mitchell v Margaret Lerlin Charles [GDAMCVAP2023/0001] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondents: Mr. Ruggles Ferguson, KC with him Ms. Danyish Harford Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order & Reason: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing for the state of Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 17 th February 2025.

2.The parties are to provide the Court with a proposed list of mediators for Grenada to be agreed to by the parties.

3.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel for the respondent indicated that following an order of the Court dated 18 th November 2024, the respondent had been attempting to reach out to the appellant to settle on a mediator and a date for mediation. Counsel for the respondent indicated that there was no response from her. The Court therefore directed the parties to provide the Court with a list of mediators to be agreed by the parties and adjourned the matter to the next Status Hearing for the state of Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 17 th February 2025. Case Name: Aldin Phillip v The King [GDAHCRAP2019/0009] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Benjamin Hood Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock holding papers for Mr. Christopher Nelson,KC Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court for the State of Grenada scheduled for 30 th June 2025 to allow the parties to agree to the notes of evidence for the missing portion of the transcript of proceedings and file the same at the court office. Reason: Counsel for the parties indicated to the Court that they expect to have agreed notes of evidence by 31 st January 2025. The Court adjourned the matter to allow the parties to agree to the notes of evidence for the missing portion of the transcript of proceedings and file the same at the court office. Case Name: Marcus Fortune v The King [GDAHCRAP2019/0022] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court for Grenada scheduled for 30 th June 2025 to allow the appellant to regularize his legal representation. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The appellant indicated to the Court that he was still interested in prosecuting his appeal. He stated that he intended to get new counsel and requested an adjournment to the next Status Hearing to allow him to do so. There was no objection by the respondent and so the Court granted the application. Case Name: Winston Murray v The King [GDAHCRAP2013/0003] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Anselm Clouden Respondent: Ms. Crisan Greenidge Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of the record of proceedings on the appellant on or before 22 nd January 2025.

2.The parties shall continue their efforts to agree the notes of evidence for the portions of the transcript that are inaudible and shall file the same at the Court.

3.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Grenada scheduled for 30 th June 2025 for the appellant to make an application in forma pauperis. Reason: The Court noted that an affidavit in forma pauperis was filed by the appellant but there was no application on file. Further, it was noted that the transcript of proceedings was incomplete as certain portions were inaudible. Counsel for the respondent requested that counsel for both parties be given the opportunity to supplement the transcript which was produced from their notes in the court below. The Court obliged and adjourned the matter to the next Status Hearing in Grenada. Case Name: Elvin Waltris v The King [GDAHCRAP2022/0007] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin holding papers for Mr. George Prime Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellant shall take the necessary steps to collect the transcript of proceedings from the High Court, notice having been given of its availability.

2.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the court of appeal for Grenada scheduled for 30 th June 2025 to allow the appellant to indicate whether he is still interested in prosecuting his appeal, his sentence having been served by this time. Reason: The Court noted that a notice of availability of transcript was served on 17 th January 2025. The Court further noted that the appellant only has 2 weeks left on his sentence. The Court ordered that the appellant take the necessary steps to collect the transcript of proceedings having been given notice of its availability. Further, the Court adjourned the matter to the next Status Hearing to allow the appellant to indicate whether he is still interested in prosecuting his appeal having served his sentence. Case Name: Lennard Benjamin v The King [GDAHCRAP2016/0026] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Respondent: Ms. Crisan Greenidge Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Grenada scheduled for 30 th June 2025 to allow the appellant to regularise his legal representation for his appeal. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The appellant indicated to the Court that the intention is to discontinue the matter. Counsel for the appellant indicated that he is awaiting instruction with regard to the discontinuance. As a result, the Court adjourned the matter to the next status hearing in the state of Grenada. Case Name: Albert Alexis v The King [GDAHCRAP2017/0018] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 31 st March 2025. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 2 nd May 2025.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 19 th May 2025.

4.This appeal will be fixed for hearing at a Court of Appeal sitting for the State of Grenada on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar on the matter being ready for hearing. Reason: The Court noted that submissions were pending in this matter. Counsel for the appellant informed that he and the appellant were in the process of wrapping up submissions for filing. Both parties were ready for directions for filing submissions and the Court so provided. Case Name: Roy Jones v The King [GDAHCVAP2022/0014] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Crisan Greenidge Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The Registrar of the High Court shall continue efforts to cause the missing portions of the transcripts of proceedings to be included in the Record of Appeal and serve the same of the parties.

2.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for Grenada for 30 th June 2025.

3.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that the record of appeal was incomplete and a request was made by counsel for the respondent for further parts of the hearing to be included. The Registrar of the High Court advised that there were parts of the proceedings which need to be added in by the court reporting unit and was aware that it was being worked on. The Court adjourned the matter to allow the High Court to continue their efforts to cause the missing portions of the transcripts to be included in the Record of Appeal. Case Name: Garfield Clement v The King [GDAHCRAP2019/0017] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Respondent: Ms. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The Registrar of the High Court shall continue efforts to retrieve the outstanding recordings of the proceedings in the court below and shall provide an update to the parties on or before 28 th February 2025.

2.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Grenada scheduled for 30 th June 2025. Reason: The Court noted that the transcript had not yet been made available as some parts of the recording were being sourced. The Court adjourned the matter to the next Status Hearing in Grenada to allow the court processing unit to retrieve the outstanding recordings. Case Name: Donniel Pierre v The King [GDAHCRAP2023/0009] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The Registrar of the High Court shall continue efforts to prepare the transcript of the proceedings in the court below and shall provide an update to the parties on the availability of the recordings in this matter or before 28 th February 2025.

2.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Grenada scheduled for 30 th June 2025. Reason: The Registrar of the High Court indicated that a request had been put in for the transcript however it has not been typed. The recordings are being sourced. The Court office was unable to put a date by which the recordings would be found and the matters would be transcribed. As a result the Court adjourned the matter and directed the Registrar of the High Court to continue efforts to prepare the transcript. Case Name: Kenneth Borris v The King [GDAHCRAP2033/0013] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The Registrar of the High Court shall continue efforts to prepare the transcript of the proceedings in the court below and shall provide an update to the parties on the availability of the recordings in this matter on or before 28 th February 2025.

2.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Grenada scheduled for 30 th June 2025 Reason: The Registrar of the High Court indicated that a request had been put in for the transcript however it has not been typed. The recordings are being sourced. The Court office was unable to put a date by which the recordings would be found and the matters would be transcribed. As a result the Court adjourned the matter and directed the Registrar of the High Court to continue efforts to prepare the transcript. Case Name: Lindon Panchoo v The King [GDAHCRAP2022/0016] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The Registrar of the High Court shall continue efforts to prepare the transcript of proceedings in the court below and shall provide an update to the parties on the availability of the recordings in this matter or before 28 th February 2025.

2.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Grenada scheduled for 30 th June 2025. Reasons: The Registrar of the High Court indicated that a request had been put in for the transcript however it has not been typed. The recordings are being sourced. The Court office was unable to put a date by which the recordings would be found and the matters would be transcribed. As a result, the Court adjourned the matter and directed the Registrar of the High Court to continue efforts to prepare the transcript. Case Name: Ryan Strachan v The King [GDAHCRAP2023/0021] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jerry Edwin Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The Registrar of the High Court shall continue efforts to prepare the transcript of the proceedings in the court below and shall provide an update to the parties on the availability of the recordings in this matter on or before 28 th February 2025.

2.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for Grenada scheduled for 30 th June 2025. Reasons: The Registrar of the High Court indicated that a request had been put in for the transcript however it has not been typed. The recordings are being sourced. The Court office was unable to put a date by which the recordings would be found and the matters would be transcribed. As a result, the Court adjourned the matter and directed the Registrar of the High Court to continue efforts to prepare the transcript. Case Name: Curtis Cyrus v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2021/0007] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result/Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7 th March 2025.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 11 th April 2025.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 28 th April 2025.

4.This appeal will be fixed for hearing at a Court of Appeal sitting for the State of Grenada, on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar on the matter being ready for hearing.

5.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order as well as a notice of hearing once a hearing date has been set, on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reasons: Although the appellant did not appear at the hearing, the Court noted that the complete record of appeal was filed on 12 th November 2021. The appellant having been served with notice of this hearing, the Court therefore gave directions for the parties to file submissions to proceed with the hearing of the appeal. Case Name: Curtis Cyrus v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2021/0008] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7 th March 2025.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 11 th April 2025.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 28 th April 2025.

4.This appeal will be fixed for hearing at a Court of Appeal sitting for the State of Grenada, on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar on the matter being ready for hearing.

5.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Although the appellant did not appear at the hearing, the Court noted that the complete record of appeal was filed on 12 th November 2021. The appellant having been served with notice of this hearing, the Court therefore gave directions for the parties to file submissions to proceed with the hearing of the appeal. Case Name: Curtis Cyrus v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2023/0007] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Ms. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7 th March 2025.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 11 th April 2025.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 28 th April 2025.

4.This appeal will be fixed for hearing at a Court of Appeal sitting for the State of Grenada, on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar on the matter being ready for hearing.

5.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Although the appellant was not present at the hearing, the Court noted that the complete record of appeal was filed on 31 st October 2023. The appellant having been served with notice of this hearing, the Court therefore gave directions for the parties to file submissions to proceed with the hearing of the appeal. Case Name: Curtis Cyrus v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2023/0008] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7 th March 2025.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 11 th April 2025.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 28 th April 2025.

4.This appeal will be fixed for hearing at a Court of Appeal sitting for the State of Grenada, on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar on the matter being ready for hearing.

5.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Although the appellant was not present at the hearing, the Court noted that the complete record of appeal was filed on 31 st October 2023. The appellant having been served with notice of this hearing, the Court therefore gave directions for the parties to file submissions to proceed with the hearing of the appeal. Case Name: Curtis Cyrus v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2023/0010] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7 th March 2025.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 11 th April 2025.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 28 th April 2025.

4.This appeal will be fixed for hearing at a Court of Appeal sitting for the State of Grenada, on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar on the matter being ready for hearing.

5.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Although the appellant was not present at the hearing, the Court noted that the complete record of appeal was filed on 31 st October 2023. The appellant having been served with notice of this hearing, the Court therefore gave directions for the parties to file submissions to proceed with the hearing of the appeal. Case Name: Curtis Cyrus v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2023/0005] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 7 th March 2025.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 11 th April 2025.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 28 th April 2025.

4.This appeal will be fixed for hearing at a Court of Appeal sitting for the State of Grenada, on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar on the matter being ready for hearing.

5.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Although the appellant was not present at the hearing, the Court noted that the complete record of appeal was filed on 31 st October 2023. The appellant having been served with notice of this hearing, the Court therefore gave directions for the parties to file submissions to proceed with the hearing of the appeal. Case Name: Keith Julien v The Commissioner of Police [GDAMCRAP2023/0012] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mr. Howard Pinnock Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.Upon noting that the appellant was not served to be present at today’s hearing the matter is adjourned to the next Status hearing of the Court of Appeal for Grenada scheduled for 30 th June 2025.

2.The Registrar of the High Court shall service a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that the appellant was not served with the notice of hearing nor was he served with the record of appeal and was not present at the hearing. The Court was informed that there is some difficulty in locating the appellant. Counsel for the respondent indicated that he may be able to assist in locating the appellant. The Court therefore adjourned the matter to the next Status Hearing to attempt to serve the record of appeal on the appellant. Case Name: The Commissioner of Police v Treverson Roberts [GDAMCRAP2019/0021] (Grenada) Date: Monday, 20 th January 2025 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Crisan Greenidge Respondent: Mr. Anselm Clouden Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The respondent is granted an extension of time to 24 th March 2025 to file and serve written submissions with authorities.

2.The appeal is listed for hearing at the next Court of appeal sitting scheduled for Grenada during the week commencing 7 th July 2025. Reason: The Court noted that the appellant’s written submissions were filed by the appellant and served by 17 th August 2021. On the last occasion the Court ordered that the respondent file submissions. However, counsel for the respondent indicated that this order was not complied with as he was having difficulty contacting the respondent. Counsel for the respondent requested an extension of time to comply with the order. The Court agreed and gave directions to the respondent to file and serve written submissions.