Status Hearing – 22nd April 2024

EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT COURT OF APPEAL STATUS HEARING ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA VIDEOCONFERENCE Monday, 22nd April 2024 Case Name: George Ryan T/A City View Hotel v Dasworth Samuel [ANUHCVAP2021/0018] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Applicant: No appearance Respondent: Mr. Wayne Benjamin Marsh holding papers for Mr. Wendel Alexander Issues: Application for migration Type of Order: Oral decision Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The claim filed with the Registry of the Supreme Court (Antigua and Barbuda) bearing the appeal number ANULTAP2018/0008 shall be migrated onto the E-Litigation Portal and shall now bear the appeal number ANUHCVAP2021/0018. 2. All subsequent pleadings, documents and proceedings in this cause shall be filed with the Registry of the Supreme Court via the E- Litigation Portal. 3. The parties shall agree all previously filed (paper) pleadings and documents and upload the same as an “additional volume” on the E- Litigation Portal within 28 days of the date of this order. 4. Where the parties do not agree all previously filed (paper) pleadings and documents to be uploaded on the E-Litigation Portal, each party shall proceed to file their previously filed paper pleadings and documents and upload the same as an “additional volume” on the E-Litigation Portal within 28 days of the date of this order. 5. The Court office shall verify and reconcile the above-mentioned “additional volume” with the Court’s records. 6. There is no order as to costs. 7. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent and provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel for the respondent indicated that he had no objection to the application to have the matter migrated to the E-Litigation Portal and the application was accordingly granted. Case Name: Police Service Commission v Wendell Glenroy Robinson [ANUHCVAP2018/0037] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Dr. David Dorsett Respondent: No appearance 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 scheduled for 23rd September 2024. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent and provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that the parties are awaiting a judgment from the court below in relation to this matter and requested that the matter be adjourned to the next status hearing. Case Name: Everton Welch v The Attorney General [ANUHCVAP2021/0011] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Dr. David Dorsett Respondent: Mrs. Carla Brookes-Harris 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 May 2024. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 1st July 2024. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 16th July 2024. 4. The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the State of Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 30th September 2024. Reason: The parties indicated that the record of appeal had been filed and that they were ready to receive directions to progress the appeal. Case Name: Antigua Flight Training Center Inc v

[1]Anthony Greer

[2]Greer and Co. Solicitors Norman Aviation Flight Training Academy Inc v [1] Anthony Greer [2] Greer and Co. Solicitors [ANUHCVAP2020/0016] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Mr. Lawrence Daniels Respondents: No appearance Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: N/A Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall take the necessary steps to cause the transcript of the proceedings to be prepared and served on the parties. 2. The matter is removed from the status hearing list pending the availability of the transcript of proceedings. 3. The matter will be relisted at the next status hearing upon availability of the transcript or on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. 4. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondents and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel for the appellants indicated that he has had difficulty obtaining the transcript of proceedings and the matter was removed from the status hearing list pending its receipt. Case Name: Geary Andrew Joseph v Zephepha Rose Mae Joseph [ANUHCVAP2013/0003] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Dr. David Dorsett Respondent: No appearance Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: N/A Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is removed from the status hearing list until the appellant is able to serve the respondent with the necessary court filings. 2. The matter will be re-listed upon the court receiving proof of service from the appellant that the respondent has been served with the required documents, or on an alternative date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. 3. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that he has been unable to locate the respondent and that he is unable to prosecute the appeal. He accordingly requested that the matter be removed from the status hearing list until she can be located for service. Case Name: [1] Otis Auto Rental Ltd [2] Eugene Matthew

[3]Otis Matthew

[4]Carolyn Matthew-Nathan t/a Matthew Enterprises/Thrifty Car Rentals v Josette Simmons [ANUHLTAP2020/0010] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: No appearance Respondents: No appearance Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: N/A Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant shall make the necessary arrangements to pay the deposit required for the preparation of the transcript of proceedings in the matter. 2. The matter is removed from the status hearing list pending the availability of the transcript of proceedings. 3. The matter will be re-listed at the next status hearing upon availability of the transcript of proceedings or on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. 4. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the parties and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that a request for the transcript was made on 6th January 2021 but that a down payment has not been made. The matter was accordingly removed from the status hearing list pending payment and receipt of the transcript. Case Name: Eli James Martin Fuller v Mykl Clovis Fuller [ANUHCVAP2019/0036] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mr. Kyle Nicholson 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 Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23rd September 2024 unless a Notice of discontinuance is sooner filed. 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 Court noted that on the last occasion the appellant indicated an intention to file a notice of discontinuance and the matter was adjourned to allow such a notice to be filed. Case Name: Carmen Antonio v Antigua Public Utilities Authority [ANULTAP2018/0003] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: No appearance 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 Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23rd September 2024 to allow the appellant to sort out her legal representation. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the parties and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that the appellant required time to regularise her legal representation and adjourned the matter to allow her to do so. Case Name: Jennifer Maynard v [1] The Attorney General [2] The Public Service Commission [ANUHCVAP2017/0025] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Wayne Benjamin Marsh holding papers for Mr. Wendel Alexander Respondents: Mrs. Carla Brookes-Harris Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant shall take the necessary steps to procure the transcript of proceedings on or before 24th May 2024. 2. The respondents shall inform the appellant of the documents that they wish to have included in the record in accordance with rule 62.12(2) Civil Procedure Rules 2000 on or before 15th May 2024. 3. The matter shall thereafter proceed in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules 2000. Reason: The Court noted that the appellant had recently obtained new counsel and that the parties needed some time to procure the transcript of proceedings and file the necessary documents to progress the appeal. Case Name: Shenett Jacobs v The Attorney General of Antigua and Barbuda [ANUHCVAP2018/0049] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mrs. Carla Brookes-Harris 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 scheduled for 23rd September 2024 for the appellant to be present to indicate whether she is still interested in prosecuting this appeal. 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 Court adjourned the matter to the next status hearing to give the appellant an opportunity to indicate whether she is still interested in prosecuting this appeal. Case Name: Financial Services Regulatory Commission v Sundry Workers [ANUHLTAP2020/0008] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Kema Benjamin Respondent: Mr. Cosbert Cumberbatch Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 20th May 2024. 2. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply if necessary on or before 21st June 2024. 3. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next Court of Appeal sitting for Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for the week commencing 30th September 2024. Reason: Counsel for the respondent indicated that some additional time was required to file their submissions and directions were given to continue to progress the appeal. Case Name: Ian Hughes v The King [ANUHCRAP2018/0003] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mrs. Tana’ania Small Davis, KC Respondent: Ms. Rashida Jonas holding papers for Mrs. Shannon Jones-Gittens, DPP [Ag.] Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: N/A Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon noting the applications filed by the appellant for leave to amend the Notice of Appeal on 10th November 2023 and to vary the conditions of bail on 20th December 2023, the matter is removed from the status hearing list pending the determination of the applications. Reason: The Court noted that there were two applications filed in this matter and that it should be removed from the status hearing list pending the determination of those applications. Case Name: Colin Murraine v The King [ANUHCRAP2020/0003] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Lawrence Daniels Respondent: Ms. Rashida Jonas holding papers for Mrs. Shannon Jones-Gittens, DPP [Ag.] 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 Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23rd September 2024 to allow the appellant to take the necessary steps to make an application for the waiver of fees for the transcript of proceedings. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated an intention to make an application for the waiver of fees for the transcript of proceedings and the matter was adjourned to allow him to do so. Case Name: Omari Phillip v The King [ANUHCRAP2016/0008] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Lawrence Daniels Respondent: Ms. Rashida Jonas holding papers for Mrs. Shannon Jones-Gittens, DPP [Ag.] 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 24th May 2024. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 31st July 2024. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 16th August 2024. 4. The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the State of Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 30th September 2024. Reason: The parties indicated that they were ready to receive directions to progress the appeal. Case Name: Trevon Francis v The King [ANUHCRAP2019/0027] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Lawrence Daniels Respondent: Ms. Rashida Jonas holding papers for Mrs. Shannon Jones-Gittens, DPP [Ag.] 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 Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23rd September 2024 to allow the appellant to make an application for the waiver of fees for the transcript of proceedings. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated an intention to make an application for the waiver of fees for the transcript of proceedings and the matter was adjourned to allow him to do so. Case Name: De Andre Henry v The King [ANUHCRAP2022/0004] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jason Tiwari Respondent: Ms. Rashida Jonas holding papers for Mrs. Shannon Jones-Gittens, DPP [Ag.] 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 6th May 2024. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 31st July 2024. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 16th August 2024. 4. The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the State of Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 30th September 2024. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that he was recently retained and that directions were required to progress the appeal. Case Name: Dorian Marshall v The King [ANUHCRAP2020/0001] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Wayne Benjamin Marsh holding papers for Mr. Wendel Alexander Respondent: Ms. Rashida Jonas holding papers for Mrs. Shannon Jones-Gittens, DPP [Ag.] Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 28th June 2024. 2. The appellants are at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 16th July 2024. 3. The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the State of Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 30th September 2024. Reason: The Court noted that submissions had not been filed by the respondent and directions were given to further the progress of the appeal. Case Name: Facundo Guerrero v The King [ANUHCRAP2018/0012] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Wayne Benjamin Marsh holding papers for Mr. Wendel Alexander Respondent: Ms. Rashida Jonas holding papers for Mrs. Shannon Jones-Gittens, DPP [Ag.] 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 21st June 2024. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 31st July 2024. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 15th August 2024. 4. The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the State of Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 30th September 2024. Reason: The Court noted that directions for the filing of submissions were required to further the progress of the appeal. Case Name: Joseph Peters v The King [ANUHCRAP2018/0001] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Wayne Benjamin Marsh holding papers for Mr. Wendel Alexander Respondent: Ms. Rashida Jonas holding papers for Mrs. Shannon Jones-Gittens, DPP [Ag.] Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: N/A Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon noting that the directions given by the Court for the filing of written submissions have not been complied with, the matter is to be listed for hearing at the next Court of Appeal sitting for the State of Antigua and Barbuda, scheduled for the week commencing 30th September 2024, whether or not the parties have filed written submissions in this matter. Reason: The Court noted that directions for the filing of submissions had previously been given and were not complied with. Accordingly, the matter was listed for hearing before the Full Court. Case Name: Alex Joseph v The Commissioner of Police [ANUMCRAP2018/0003] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Ms. Rashida Jonas holding papers for Mrs. Shannon Jones-Gittens, DPP [Ag.] 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 Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23rd September 2024 to allow the appellant to be present to indicate whether he is still interested in prosecuting his appeal. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that counsel for the appellant previously indicated an intention to file a notice of withdrawal and the matter was adjourned to allow him to be present on the next occasion to update the Court. Case Name: Anderson Carty v Gentiste Christian [ANUMCVAP2019/0005] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Wayne Benjamin Marsh holding papers for Mr. Wendel Alexander Respondent: No appearance 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 Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23rd September 2024 to allow the court office to serve the respondent with the Record of Appeal. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that the respondent has not been served with the Record of Appeal and the matter was adjourned to allow the court office to continue efforts to locate him. Case Name: Careem Bedminister v [1] Arlene Simmons [2] Damian Simmons [ANUMCVAP2021/0001] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Cherissa Roberts Thomas Respondents: First respondent in person Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Chief Magistrate shall provide the High Court Office with the Record of Appeal in this matter on or before 31st July 2024, failing which an affidavit shall be provided stating the reason for non-compliance. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23rd September 2024. 3. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondents and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The matter was adjourned to allow the Magistrate’s Court to provide the High Court Office with the Record of Appeal. Case Name: Kharim Baptiste v Narissa Browne [ANUMCVAP2020/0002] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Kyrah Carr Respondent: Ms. Sherrie-Anne Bradshaw Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Director of the Family and Social Services Division in Antigua and Barbuda shall provide an affidavit giving an update on the status of the social inquiry reports for the appellant and the respondent on or before 31st July 2024. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23rd September 2024. 3. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on The Director of Family and Social Services Division in Antigua and Barbuda and provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel for the parties indicated that they have still not received the social inquiry reports and the matter was adjourned to allow the Director of the Family and Social Services Division to provide an update. Case Name: [1] Hakeem Joseph [2] June Joseph v Meryl Ferracho [ANUMCVAP2019/0016] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Dr. David Dorsett Respondent: Ms. Kyrah Carr holding papers for Ms. Watissa Rose 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 for the State of Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23rd September 2024 to allow the appellants an opportunity to put their legal representation in order. Reason: Counsel for the appellants indicated that he required some time to have the matter migrated to the E- Litigation Portal and to regularise his representation and the matter was accordingly adjourned. Case Name: Delvia Pierre v [1] Tywann Morris [2] Tenjiah Morris [ANUMCVAP2018/0004] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Latoya Letlow holding papers for Mrs. Eunica Anthony-Victor Respondent: Ms. C. Debra Burnette 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 serve a copy of the Record of Appeal on the parties on or before 26th April 2024. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the State of Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23rd September 2024. Reason: The Court noted that the parties were not in possession of the Record of Appeal and the matter was adjourned to allow the Registrar of the High Court to serve it on them. Case Name: [1] Chanel Abbott [2] Anisha Abbott v Larry Abbott [ANUMCVAP2020/0003] Date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Mr. Wayne Benjamin Marsh holding papers for Mr. Wendel Alexander Respondent: In person 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 Appeal on or before 26th April 2024 and provide proof of service thereafter. 2. The respondent is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 1st July 2024. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply if necessary on or before 16th July 2024. 4. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next Court of Appeal sitting for Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for the week commencing 30th September 2024. 5. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the parties and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that further directions were necessary to progress the appeal.

EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT COURT OF APPEAL STATUS HEARING ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA VIDEOCONFERENCE Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Case Name: George Ryan T/A City View Hotel v Dasworth Samuel [ANUHCVAP2021/0018] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Applicant: No appearance Respondent: Mr. Wayne Benjamin Marsh holding papers for Mr. Wendel Alexander Issues: Application for migration Type of Order: Oral decision Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

[1]Anthony Greer

[2]Greer and Co. Solicitors Norman Aviation Flight Training Academy Inc v

[3]Otis Matthew

[4]Carolyn Matthew-Nathan t/a Matthew Enterprises/Thrifty Car Rentals v Josette Simmons [ANUHLTAP2020/0010] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: No appearance Respondents: No appearance Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: N/A Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The claim filed with the Registry of the Supreme Court (Antigua and Barbuda) bearing the appeal number ANULTAP2018/0008 shall be migrated onto the E-Litigation Portal and shall now bear the appeal number ANUHCVAP2021/0018 .

2.All subsequent pleadings, documents and proceedings in this cause shall be filed with the Registry of the Supreme Court via the E-Litigation Portal.

3.The parties shall agree all previously filed (paper) pleadings and documents and upload the same as an “additional volume” on the E-Litigation Portal within 28 days of the date of this order.

4.Where the parties do not agree all previously filed (paper) pleadings and documents to be uploaded on the E-Litigation Portal, each party shall proceed to file their previously filed paper pleadings and documents and upload the same as an “additional volume” on the E-Litigation Portal within 28 days of the date of this order.

5.The Court office shall verify and reconcile the above-mentioned “additional volume” with the Court’s records.

6.There is no order as to costs.

7.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent and provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel for the respondent indicated that he had no objection to the application to have the matter migrated to the E-Litigation Portal and the application was accordingly granted. Case Name: Police Service Commission v Wendell Glenroy Robinson [ANUHCVAP2018/0037] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Dr. David Dorsett Respondent: No appearance 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 scheduled for 23 rd September 2024.

2.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent and provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that the parties are awaiting a judgment from the court below in relation to this matter and requested that the matter be adjourned to the next status hearing. Case Name: Everton Welch v The Attorney General [ANUHCVAP2021/0011] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Dr. David Dorsett Respondent: Mrs. Carla Brookes-Harris 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 31 st May 2024.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 1 st July 2024.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 16 th July 2024.

4.The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the State of Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 30 th September 2024. Reason: The parties indicated that the record of appeal had been filed and that they were ready to receive directions to progress the appeal. Case Name: Antigua Flight Training Center Inc v

[1]Anthony Greer

[2]Greer and Co. Solicitors [ANUHCVAP2020/0016] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Mr. Lawrence Daniels Respondents: No appearance Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: N/A Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The Registrar of the High Court shall take the necessary steps to cause the transcript of the proceedings to be prepared and served on the parties.

2.The matter is removed from the status hearing list pending the availability of the transcript of proceedings.

3.The matter will be relisted at the next status hearing upon availability of the transcript or on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar.

4.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondents and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel for the appellants indicated that he has had difficulty obtaining the transcript of proceedings and the matter was removed from the status hearing list pending its receipt. Case Name: Geary Andrew Joseph v Zephepha Rose Mae Joseph [ANUHCVAP2013/0003] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Dr. David Dorsett Respondent: No appearance Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: N/A Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The matter is removed from the status hearing list until the appellant is able to serve the respondent with the necessary court filings.

2.The matter will be re-listed upon the court receiving proof of service from the appellant that the respondent has been served with the required documents, or on an alternative date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar.

3.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that he has been unable to locate the respondent and that he is unable to prosecute the appeal. He accordingly requested that the matter be removed from the status hearing list until she can be located for service. Case Name:

[1]Otis Auto Rental Ltd

[2]Eugene Matthew

1.The appellant shall make the necessary arrangements to pay the deposit required for the preparation of the transcript of proceedings in the matter.

2.The matter is removed from the status hearing list pending the availability of the transcript of proceedings.

3.The matter will be re-listed at the next status hearing upon availability of the transcript of proceedings or on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar.

4.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the parties and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that a request for the transcript was made on 6 th January 2021 but that a down payment has not been made. The matter was accordingly removed from the status hearing list pending payment and receipt of the transcript. Case Name: Eli James Martin Fuller v Mykl Clovis Fuller [ANUHCVAP2019/0036] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mr. Kyle Nicholson 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 Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23 rd September 2024 unless a Notice of discontinuance is sooner filed.

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 Court noted that on the last occasion the appellant indicated an intention to file a notice of discontinuance and the matter was adjourned to allow such a notice to be filed. Case Name: Carmen Antonio v Antigua Public Utilities Authority [ANULTAP2018/0003] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: No appearance 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 Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23 rd September 2024 to allow the appellant to sort out her legal representation.

2.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the parties and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that the appellant required time to regularise her legal representation and adjourned the matter to allow her to do so. Case Name: Jennifer Maynard v

[1]The Attorney General

[2]The Public Service Commission [ANUHCVAP2017/0025] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Wayne Benjamin Marsh holding papers for Mr. Wendel Alexander Respondents: Mrs. Carla Brookes-Harris Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The appellant shall take the necessary steps to procure the transcript of proceedings on or before 24 th May 2024.

2.The respondents shall inform the appellant of the documents that they wish to have included in the record in accordance with rule 62.12(2) Civil Procedure Rules 2000 on or before 15 th May 2024.

3.The matter shall thereafter proceed in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules 2000. Reason: The Court noted that the appellant had recently obtained new counsel and that the parties needed some time to procure the transcript of proceedings and file the necessary documents to progress the appeal. Case Name: Shenett Jacobs v The Attorney General of Antigua and Barbuda [ANUHCVAP2018/0049] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mrs. Carla Brookes-Harris 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 scheduled for 23 rd September 2024 for the appellant to be present to indicate whether she is still interested in prosecuting this appeal.

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 Court adjourned the matter to the next status hearing to give the appellant an opportunity to indicate whether she is still interested in prosecuting this appeal. Case Name: Financial Services Regulatory Commission v Sundry Workers [ANUHLTAP2020/0008] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Kema Benjamin Respondent: Mr. Cosbert Cumberbatch Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 20 th May 2024.

2.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply if necessary on or before 21 st June 2024.

3.The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next Court of Appeal sitting for Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for the week commencing 30 th September 2024. Reason: Counsel for the respondent indicated that some additional time was required to file their submissions and directions were given to continue to progress the appeal. Case Name: Ian Hughes v The King [ANUHCRAP2018/0003] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mrs. Tana’ania Small Davis, KC Respondent: Ms. Rashida Jonas holding papers for Mrs. Shannon Jones-Gittens, DPP [Ag.] Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: N/A Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon noting the applications filed by the appellant for leave to amend the Notice of Appeal on 10 th November 2023 and to vary the conditions of bail on 20 th December 2023, the matter is removed from the status hearing list pending the determination of the applications. Reason: The Court noted that there were two applications filed in this matter and that it should be removed from the status hearing list pending the determination of those applications. Case Name: Colin Murraine v The King [ANUHCRAP2020/0003] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Lawrence Daniels Respondent: Ms. Rashida Jonas holding papers for Mrs. Shannon Jones-Gittens, DPP [Ag.] 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 Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23 rd September 2024 to allow t he appellant to take the necessary steps to make an application for the waiver of fees for the transcript of proceedings. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated an intention to make an application for the waiver of fees for the transcript of proceedings and the matter was adjourned to allow him to do so. Case Name: Omari Phillip v The King [ANUHCRAP2016/0008] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Lawrence Daniels Respondent: Ms. Rashida Jonas holding papers for Mrs. Shannon Jones-Gittens, DPP [Ag.] 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 24 th May 2024.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 31 st July 2024.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 16 th August 2024.

4.The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the State of Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 30 th September 2024. Reason: The parties indicated that they were ready to receive directions to progress the appeal. Case Name: Trevon Francis v The King [ANUHCRAP2019/0027] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Lawrence Daniels Respondent: Ms. Rashida Jonas holding papers for Mrs. Shannon Jones-Gittens, DPP [Ag.] 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 Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23 rd September 2024 to allow the appellant to make an application for the waiver of fees for the transcript of proceedings. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated an intention to make an application for the waiver of fees for the transcript of proceedings and the matter was adjourned to allow him to do so. Case Name: De Andre Henry v The King [ANUHCRAP2022/0004] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jason Tiwari Respondent: Ms. Rashida Jonas holding papers for Mrs. Shannon Jones-Gittens, DPP [Ag.] 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 6 th May 2024.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 31 st July 2024.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 16 th August 2024.

4.The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the State of Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 30 th September 2024. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that he was recently retained and that directions were required to progress the appeal. Case Name: Dorian Marshall v The King [ANUHCRAP2020/0001] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Wayne Benjamin Marsh holding papers for Mr. Wendel Alexander Respondent: Ms. Rashida Jonas holding papers for Mrs. Shannon Jones-Gittens, DPP [Ag.] Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 28 th June 2024.

2.The appellants are at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 16 th July 2024.

3.The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the State of Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 30 th September 2024. Reason: The Court noted that submissions had not been filed by the respondent and directions were given to further the progress of the appeal. Case Name: Facundo Guerrero v The King [ANUHCRAP2018/0012] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Wayne Benjamin Marsh holding papers for Mr. Wendel Alexander Respondent: Ms. Rashida Jonas holding papers for Mrs. Shannon Jones-Gittens, DPP [Ag.] 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 21 st June 2024.

2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before st July 2024.

3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 15 th August 2024.

4.The appeal is fixed for hearing at the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for the State of Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 30 th September 2024. Reason: The Court noted that directions for the filing of submissions were required to further the progress of the appeal. Case Name: Joseph Peters v The King [ANUHCRAP2018/0001] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Wayne Benjamin Marsh holding papers for Mr. Wendel Alexander Respondent: Ms. Rashida Jonas holding papers for Mrs. Shannon Jones-Gittens, DPP [Ag.] Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: N/A Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon noting that the directions given by the Court for the filing of written submissions have not been complied with, the matter is to be listed for hearing at the next Court of Appeal sitting for the State of Antigua and Barbuda, scheduled for the week commencing 30 th September 2024, whether or not the parties have filed written submissions in this matter. Reason: The Court noted that directions for the filing of submissions had previously been given and were not complied with. Accordingly, the matter was listed for hearing before the Full Court. Case Name: Alex Joseph v The Commissioner of Police [ANUMCRAP2018/0003] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Ms. Rashida Jonas holding papers for Mrs. Shannon Jones-Gittens, DPP [Ag.] 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 Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23 rd September 2024 to allow the appellant to be present to indicate whether he is still interested in prosecuting his appeal.

2.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that counsel for the appellant previously indicated an intention to file a notice of withdrawal and the matter was adjourned to allow him to be present on the next occasion to update the Court. Case Name: Anderson Carty v Gentiste Christian [ANUMCVAP2019/0005] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Wayne Benjamin Marsh holding papers for Mr. Wendel Alexander Respondent: No appearance 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 Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23 rd September 2024 to allow the court office to serve the respondent with the Record of Appeal.

2.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that the respondent has not been served with the Record of Appeal and the matter was adjourned to allow the court office to continue efforts to locate him. Case Name: Careem Bedminister v

[1]Arlene Simmons

[2]Damian Simmons [ANUMCVAP2021/0001] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Cherissa Roberts Thomas Respondents: First respondent in person Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The Chief Magistrate shall provide the High Court Office with the Record of Appeal in this matter on or before 31 st July 2024, failing which an affidavit shall be provided stating the reason for non-compliance.

2.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23 rd September 2024.

3.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondents and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The matter was adjourned to allow the Magistrate’s Court to provide the High Court Office with the Record of Appeal. Case Name: Kharim Baptiste v Narissa Browne [ANUMCVAP2020/0002] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Kyrah Carr Respondent: Ms. Sherrie-Anne Bradshaw Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The Director of the Family and Social Services Division in Antigua and Barbuda shall provide an affidavit giving an update on the status of the social inquiry reports for the appellant and the respondent on or before 31 st July 2024 .

2.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23 rd September 2024.

3.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on The Director of Family and Social Services Division in Antigua and Barbuda and provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel for the parties indicated that they have still not received the social inquiry reports and the matter was adjourned to allow the Director of the Family and Social Services Division to provide an update. Case Name:

[1]Hakeem Joseph

[2]June Joseph v Meryl Ferracho [ANUMCVAP2019/0016] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Dr. David Dorsett Respondent: Ms. Kyrah Carr holding papers for Ms. Watissa Rose 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 for the State of Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23 rd September 2024 to allow the appellants an opportunity to put their legal representation in order. Reason: Counsel for the appellants indicated that he required some time to have the matter migrated to the E-Litigation Portal and to regularise his representation and the matter was accordingly adjourned. Case Name: Delvia Pierre v

[1]Tywann Morris

[2]Tenjiah Morris [ANUMCVAP2018/0004] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Latoya Letlow holding papers for Mrs. Eunica Anthony-Victor Respondent: Ms. C. Debra Burnette 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 serve a copy of the Record of Appeal on the parties on or before 26 th April 2024.

2.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for the State of Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 23 rd September 2024. Reason: The Court noted that the parties were not in possession of the Record of Appeal and the matter was adjourned to allow the Registrar of the High Court to serve it on them. Case Name:

[1]Chanel Abbott

[2]Anisha Abbott v Larry Abbott [ANUMCVAP2020/0003] Date: Monday, 22 nd April 2024 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Mr. Wayne Benjamin Marsh holding papers for Mr. Wendel Alexander Respondent: In person Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: [Oral Delivery] IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of the Record of Appeal on or before 26 th April 2024 and provide proof of service thereafter. The respondent is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 1 st July 2024. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply if necessary on or before 16 th July 2024. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next Court of Appeal sitting for Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for the week commencing 30 th September 2024. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the parties and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The Court noted that further directions were necessary to progress the appeal.