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EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT STATUS HEARING VIDEO CONFERENCE SAINT LUCIA MONDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 2022 Case Name: Evariste Ambrose v Antoine Baptiste [SLUHCVAP2015/0029] Adjournment (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mrs. Wauneen Louis-Harris Respondent: Ms. Leandra Verneuil Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March, 2023 to allow counsel to have discussions on the way forward in relation to this appeal. Reason: The Respondent is deceased. Counsel does not know anyone who can be appointed as a representative for the respondent in this appeal. The appellant however wishes to proceed with the appeal. Case Name: Lazarus Paul v Raquel Willie Trotman Douglas Trotman Teferi Trotman [SLUHCVAP2017/0049] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mrs. Wauneen Louis-Harris Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023. Reason: The parties have not had settlement discussions. Case Name: Mattaniah Charlemagne v Saint Lucia National Housing Corporation formerly St. Lucia Housing Authority [SLUHCVAP2019/0018] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Natalie Dabreo Respondent: Mr. Sahleem Charles holding papers for Mrs. Petra Nelson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing for the state of Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023 to allow counsel for the appellant to file an application to be removed as counsel on record for the appellant.
2.Counsel for the appellant shall serve the authorization code on the respondent on or before 2nd December 2022. Reason: Counsel for the appellant informed that she has filed an application to be removed as solicitor on record. The Respondent has not been served with the authorization code for the E-Litigation Portal. Case Name: Luvina Joseph v William Gomez Albert Gomez [SLUHCVAP2018/0030] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jeannot-Michel Walters Respondent: No appearance Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023, unless a Notice of Discontinuance is sooner filed. 2. 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 appellant indicated that he intends to file a notice of discontinuance. Case Name: Ruth Narcisse v Rasheidi Aldoph [SLUHCVAP2017/0004] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms Natalie Dabreo holding papers for Ms. Cynthia Hinkson-Ouhla Respondent: No appearance Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023, unless a Notice of Discontinuance is sooner filed. Reason: The appellant wishes to take the necessary steps to discontinue the appeal. Case Name: Bank of Saint Lucia Limited v Jones Biscette Marie Biscette [SLUHCVAP2017/0007] Consolidated with Norman Francis Thaddeus Antoine v Jones Biscette Marie Biscette Bank of Saint Lucia Limited SLUHCVAP2017/0008 (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Leslie Prospere for Bank of Saint Lucia Limited Ms. Marie-Ange Symmonds for Norman Francis and Thaddeus Antoine Respondent: No appearance for Jones and Marie Biscette Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023 to allow counsel for Mr. Norman Francis to make an application to the court to appoint a representative for Mr. Francis who is deceased. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondents Jones Biscette and Marie Biscette personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel intends to file an application for the appointment of a representative party for the 1st appellant. Case Name: Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States v Barbara Vargas [SLUHCVAP2020/0027] Formerly [SLUHCVAP2018/012] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Ms Marie-Ange Symmonds Respondent: In Person Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March, 2023 to allow the parties to continue settlement discussions. 2. The court office shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The parties are in settlement discussions. The respondent did not have access to the documents sent to her electronically by the respondents. This may have been as a result of a technical issue, which has since been resolved. Case Name: Christopher John Bristol v Wendy Andrea Erica Bristol [SLUHCVAP2017/0048] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Shari-Ann Walker Respondent: In person Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. The respondent shall provide an address for service to the appellant on or before 2nd December, 2022. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March, 2023 to allow the respondent to provide an update on her legal representation. Reason: The legal practitioner on record for the respondent has not accepted service of the appeal documents. Case Name: Romauld Harte v Perry Longville [SLUMCVAP2018/0001] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Natalie Dabreo Respondents: Mr. Al C. Elliott Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of Evidence and reasons or decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 31st January 2023 failing which the Senior Magistrate shall provide affidavit evidence of the reason for non- compliance. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023. Reason: The record of appeal is still pending. Case Name: Hollinda Allen Arthur v Raymond Volney [SLUMCVAP2018/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondents: No appearance Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order/ Reason: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. Upon noting that the parties were not served to be present at today’s hearing, the matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023 to allow the appellant to be present to indicate whether he is still interested in prosecuting the appeal. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order of the parties and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Case Name: Rock Jean v Saint Lucia Civil Service Credit Union [SLUMCVAP2019/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In Person Respondents: Ms. Marie-Ange Symmonds Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of Evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 10th February 2023 failing which the Senior Magistrate shall provide affidavit evidence of the reason for non- compliance. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023.
3.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the parties personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The record of appeal is still outstanding. Case Name: Kendall Caul v The King [SLUHCRAP2017/0007] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023 to allow the appellant to make an application for a state attorney to be appointed to assist him with 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 wishes to apply to the court for a state attorney to be appointed to assist him with his appeal. Case Name: Simon Marius v The King [SLUHCRAP2017/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Mr. David Francis Respondents: Mr. Linton Robinson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 16th January 2023. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 17th February 2023. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 3rd March, 2023.
4.The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the court of appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for the week commencing 20th March 2023. Reason: The parties have not filed written submissions on the appeal. Case Name: Barry McMillan Hunte v The King [SLUHCRAP2020/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: 1. Upon noting the application filed by the appellant on 8th May 2022 that the court appoint an attorney to assist him with his appeal, the matter is removed from the Status hearing list pending the determination of the application. 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 filed an application for legal aid by letter on 8th May 2022 but on a previous occasion asked the court to hold off on listing it as he may be able to get counsel. He has now advised the court that this letter should be listed for hearing as his alternative plan to find counsel did not materialise. Case Name: Sherrington Burnie Preville v The King [SLUHCRAP2019/0001] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. David Francis Respondent: Mr. Linton Robinson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon noting that counsel for the appellant was recently appointed as state attorney for the appellant, the matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023 to allow counsel for the appellant to review the matter accordingly. Reason: Mr. David Francis was appointed as state attorney on 16th November 2022. The Record of appeal was filed on 14th July 2022 however counsel for the appellant indicated that he has not received this. The Authorization code was served on counsel on 18th November 2022. Case Name: Samuel Clairmont v The King [SLUHCRAP2020/0005] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Floreta Nicholas Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023 to allow the appellant to indicate his position in relation to the prosecution of the appeal. Reason: Due to the appellant’s ill health, he is considering taking a certain course of action in relation to the appeal. Therefore, the appellant requested an adjournment to the next Status hearing by which time the court will be informed as to the appellant’s intension in relation to the prosecution of the appeal. The respondent did not object to the request. Case Name: Kervin Deveaux v The King [SLUHCRAP2021/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 31st October 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jeannot-Michel Walters holding papers for Mr. David Moyston Respondents: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court for saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023 to allow the appellant to make an application to the court to waive payment of the fees for the transcript of proceedings. Reason: Counsel indicated that the appellant is not in a position to afford the payment of the transcript. The court indicated that an application must be made to the court requesting a waiver of the payment of fees. Case Name: Bryan St. Martin v The King [SLUHCRAP2019/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In Person Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing sitting for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023, to allow the appellant to make an application to the court to be appointed a state attorney to assist him on the 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 does not have a lawyer and stated that he is unable to afford one. The court advised that the appellant make a written application requesting that a state attorney be appointed to assist him with the prosecution of the appeal. Case Name: Jabez Frederick v PC 600 St Aimee [SLUMCVAP2014/0015] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: 1. Upon noting that the appellant was served to be present at today’s hearing but is not, the matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023 for 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 and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The appellant was served with the Certificate of Result of Status Hearing dated 30th May 2022 on 25th July 2022. The court adjourned the matter so that the appellant could be present to indicate his position in relation to the appeal. Case Name: Ian Paul v SPC 144 Leon [SLUMCRAP2018/0003] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Jeannot-Michel Walters Respondent: Ms Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 13th January 2023. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 17th February 2023. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 6th March 2023. 4. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for the week commencing 20th March 2023. Reason: The record of appeal has been served on counsel for both parties. Case Name: Wilfred Karl Daniel v The Queen [SLUMCRAP2018/0007] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Ferguson John Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall cause a copy of the Record of Appeal to be served on the parties on or before 2nd December 2022. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next court of appeal sitting for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023. Reason: The parties indicated that they do not have a copy of the record of appeal although the court office notes service on both parties. Case Name: Sgt 305 Hilary Emmanuel v Spc 168 Shaun Joseph [SLUMCRAP2016/0011] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Kelly Thomson Respondent: In Person Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court of appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023, unless a notice of discontinuance is sooner filed. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The appellant indicated that the appellant wishes to abandon the appeal. The requisite notice of abandonment form will be filed. Case Name: Robert Joseph v The Commissioner of Police [SLUMCRAP2019/0003] SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Natalie Dabreo Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is removed from the status hearing cause list and shall be relisted at the request of the parties or on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. Reason: Counsel has not been able to reach Mr. Joseph but has received information that he is incarcerated outside of the jurisdiction. Counsel is therefore unable to take any instructions from him. Counsel therefore has asked that the matter be removed from the list. Her last instructions however allow her to believe that the appellant is still interested in prosecuting the appeal. Case Name: Lon Octave v WPC Sabrina Mangal [SLUMCRAP2018/0004] [SLUMCRAP2018/0005] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall make efforts to ascertain whether the proceedings in the court below were recorded and are retrievable and shall provide an update to the parties and the court on or before 31st January 2023. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023, for counsel for the appellant to indicate how he intends to proceed with the matter. 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: The Registrar of the High Court was asked at the last status hearing in May 2022 to indicate whether the recordings in the Magistrate’s Court was available. There has not been any update on this issue and despite inquiries being made, the information has not been forthcoming. The respondent has no difficulty accepting the notes of evidence as is. The appellant has to indicate his position in relation to the notes of evidence. Case Name: Clouds Poyotte v PC 711 Byron [SLUMCRAP2019/0004] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Alberta Richelieu Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 31st January 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023. Reason: The production of the record of appeal has unusually been delayed. Case Name: Clouds Poyotte v PC711 Byron [SLUMCRAP2019/0005] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Alberta Richelieu Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 31st January 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023. Reason: The production of the record of appeal has unusually been delayed. Case Name: Delmarnet St. Clair v PC 211 Ashley Peter [SLUMCRAP2019/0001] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Bertrand Xavier Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023 to allow counsel for the appellant to make contact with the appellant and to take further instructions in relation to the progress of the appeal. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that he has not been able to make contact with the appellant to take further instructions. He therefore requested an adjournment to allow him to do so. The respondent had no objection to the request. Case Name: Kurt Cadette v CPL 690 Irving Charlery [SLUMCRAP2019/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Bertrand Xavier Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 10th February 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023. Reason: The record of appeal is outstanding. Case Name: Ernest George v PC 600 St. Aimee [SLUMCRAP2014/0012] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No Appearance Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 10th February 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023. 3. The Registrar of the High Court is directed to serve a copy of this order on the appellant and to provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The record of appeal is outstanding. Case Name: Byron Nicholas v PC 600 St. Aimee [SLUMCRAP2014/0014] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No Appearance Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 10th February 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023. 3. The Registrar of the High Court is directed to serve a copy of this order on the appellant and to provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The record of appeal is outstanding.
EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT STATUS HEARING VIDEO CONFERENCE SAINT LUCIA MONDAY 28 TH NOVEMBER 2022 Case Name: Evariste Ambrose v Antoine Baptiste [SLUHCVAP2015/0029] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mrs. Wauneen Louis-Harris Respondent: Ms. Leandra Verneuil Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March, 2023 to allow counsel to have discussions on the way forward in relation to this appeal. Reason: The Respondent is deceased. Counsel does not know anyone who can be appointed as a representative for the respondent in this appeal. The appellant however wishes to proceed with the appeal. Case Name: Lazarus Paul v Raquel Willie Trotman Douglas Trotman Teferi Trotman [SLUHCVAP2017/0049] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mrs. Wauneen Louis-Harris Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023. Reason: The parties have not had settlement discussions. Case Name: Mattaniah Charlemagne v Saint Lucia National Housing Corporation formerly St. Lucia Housing Authority [SLUHCVAP2019/0018] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Natalie Dabreo Respondent: Mr. Sahleem Charles holding papers for Mrs. Petra Nelson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing for the state of Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023 to allow counsel for the appellant to file an application to be removed as counsel on record for the appellant.
2.Counsel for the appellant shall serve the authorization code on the respondent on or before 2 nd December 2022. Reason: Counsel for the appellant informed that she has filed an application to be removed as solicitor on record. The Respondent has not been served with the authorization code for the E-Litigation Portal. Case Name: Luvina Joseph v William Gomez Albert Gomez [SLUHCVAP2018/0030] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jeannot-Michel Walters Respondent: No appearance Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023, unless a Notice of Discontinuance is sooner filed.
2.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 appellant indicated that he intends to file a notice of discontinuance. Case Name: Ruth Narcisse v Rasheidi Aldoph [SLUHCVAP2017/0004] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms Natalie Dabreo holding papers for Ms. Cynthia Hinkson-Ouhla Respondent: No appearance Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023, unless a Notice of Discontinuance is sooner filed. Reason: The appellant wishes to take the necessary steps to discontinue the appeal. Case Name: Bank of Saint Lucia Limited v Jones Biscette Marie Biscette [SLUHCVAP2017/0007] Consolidated with Norman Francis Thaddeus Antoine v Jones Biscette Marie Biscette Bank of Saint Lucia Limited SLUHCVAP2017/0008 (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Leslie Prospere for Bank of Saint Lucia Limited Ms. Marie-Ange Symmonds for Norman Francis and Thaddeus Antoine Respondent: No appearance for Jones and Marie Biscette Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023 to allow counsel for Mr. Norman Francis to make an application to the court to appoint a representative for Mr. Francis who is deceased.
2.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondents Jones Biscette and Marie Biscette personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel intends to file an application for the appointment of a representative party for the 1 st appellant. Case Name: Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States v Barbara Vargas [SLUHCVAP2020/0027] Formerly [SLUHCVAP2018/012] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Ms Marie-Ange Symmonds Respondent: In Person Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March, 2023 to allow the parties to continue settlement discussions.
2.The court office shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The parties are in settlement discussions. The respondent did not have access to the documents sent to her electronically by the respondents. This may have been as a result of a technical issue, which has since been resolved. Case Name: Christopher John Bristol v Wendy Andrea Erica Bristol [SLUHCVAP2017/0048] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Shari-Ann Walker Respondent: In person Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1.The respondent shall provide an address for service to the appellant on or before 2 nd December, 2022.
2.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March, 2023 to allow the respondent to provide an update on her legal representation. Reason: The legal practitioner on record for the respondent has not accepted service of the appeal documents. Case Name: Romauld Harte v Perry Longville [SLUMCVAP2018/0001] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Natalie Dabreo Respondents: Mr. Al C. Elliott Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of Evidence and reasons or decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 31 st January 2023 failing which the Senior Magistrate shall provide affidavit evidence of the reason for non-compliance.
2.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023. Reason: The record of appeal is still pending. Case Name: Hollinda Allen Arthur v Raymond Volney [SLUMCVAP2018/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondents: No appearance Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order/ Reason: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.Upon noting that the parties were not served to be present at today’s hearing, the matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023 to allow the appellant to be present to indicate whether he is still interested in prosecuting the appeal.
2.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order of the parties and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Case Name: Rock Jean v Saint Lucia Civil Service Credit Union [SLUMCVAP2019/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In Person Respondents: Ms. Marie-Ange Symmonds Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of Evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 10 th February 2023 failing which the Senior Magistrate shall provide affidavit evidence of the reason for non-compliance.
2.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023.
3.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the parties personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The record of appeal is still outstanding. Case Name: Kendall Caul v The King [SLUHCRAP2017/0007] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023 to allow the appellant to make an application for a state attorney to be appointed to assist him with 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 wishes to apply to the court for a state attorney to be appointed to assist him with his appeal. Case Name: Simon Marius v The King [SLUHCRAP2017/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Mr. David Francis Respondents: Mr. Linton Robinson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 16 th January 2023.
2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 17 th February 2023.
3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 3 rd March, 2023.
4.The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the court of appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for the week commencing 20 th March 2023. Reason: The parties have not filed written submissions on the appeal. Case Name: Barry McMillan Hunte v The King [SLUHCRAP2020/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: Upon noting the application filed by the appellant on 8 th May 2022 that the court appoint an attorney to assist him with his appeal, the matter is removed from the Status hearing list pending the determination of the application. 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 filed an application for legal aid by letter on 8 th May 2022 but on a previous occasion asked the court to hold off on listing it as he may be able to get counsel. He has now advised the court that this letter should be listed for hearing as his alternative plan to find counsel did not materialise. Case Name: Sherrington Burnie Preville v The King [SLUHCRAP2019/0001] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. David Francis Respondent: Mr. Linton Robinson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon noting that counsel for the appellant was recently appointed as state attorney for the appellant, the matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023 to allow counsel for the appellant to review the matter accordingly. Reason: Mr. David Francis was appointed as state attorney on 16 th November 2022. The Record of appeal was filed on 14 th July 2022 however counsel for the appellant indicated that he has not received this. The Authorization code was served on counsel on 18 th November 2022. Case Name: Samuel Clairmont v The King [SLUHCRAP2020/0005] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Floreta Nicholas Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023 to allow the appellant to indicate his position in relation to the prosecution of the appeal. Reason: Due to the appellant’s ill health, he is considering taking a certain course of action in relation to the appeal. Therefore, the appellant requested an adjournment to the next Status hearing by which time the court will be informed as to the appellant’s intension in relation to the prosecution of the appeal. The respondent did not object to the request. Case Name: Kervin Deveaux v The King [SLUHCRAP2021/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 31 st October 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jeannot-Michel Walters holding papers for Mr. David Moyston Respondents: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court for saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023 to allow the appellant to make an application to the court to waive payment of the fees for the transcript of proceedings. Reason: Counsel indicated that the appellant is not in a position to afford the payment of the transcript. The court indicated that an application must be made to the court requesting a waiver of the payment of fees. Case Name: Bryan St. Martin v The King [SLUHCRAP2019/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In Person Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing sitting for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023, to allow the appellant to make an application to the court to be appointed a state attorney to assist him on the 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 does not have a lawyer and stated that he is unable to afford one. The court advised that the appellant make a written application requesting that a state attorney be appointed to assist him with the prosecution of the appeal. Case Name: Jabez Frederick v PC 600 St Aimee [SLUMCVAP2014/0015] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: Upon noting that the appellant was served to be present at today’s hearing but is not, the matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023 for the appellant to be present to indicate whether he is still interested in prosecuting 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 was served with the Certificate of Result of Status Hearing dated 30 th May 2022 on 25 th July 2022. The court adjourned the matter so that the appellant could be present to indicate his position in relation to the appeal. Case Name: Ian Paul v SPC 144 Leon [SLUMCRAP2018/0003] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Jeannot-Michel Walters Respondent: Ms Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 13 th January 2023.
2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 17 th February 2023.
3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 6 th March 2023.
4.The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for the week commencing 20 th March 2023. Reason: The record of appeal has been served on counsel for both parties. Case Name: Wilfred Karl Daniel v The Queen [SLUMCRAP2018/0007] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Ferguson John Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The Registrar of the High Court shall cause a copy of the Record of Appeal to be served on the parties on or before 2 nd December 2022.
2.The matter is adjourned to the next court of appeal sitting for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023. Reason: The parties indicated that they do not have a copy of the record of appeal although the court office notes service on both parties. Case Name: Sgt 305 Hilary Emmanuel v Spc 168 Shaun Joseph [SLUMCRAP2016/0011] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Kelly Thomson Respondent: In Person Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court of appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023, unless a notice of discontinuance is sooner filed.
2.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The appellant indicated that the appellant wishes to abandon the appeal. The requisite notice of abandonment form will be filed. Case Name: Robert Joseph v The Commissioner of Police [SLUMCRAP2019/0003] SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Natalie Dabreo Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is removed from the status hearing cause list and shall be relisted at the request of the parties or on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. Reason: Counsel has not been able to reach Mr. Joseph but has received information that he is incarcerated outside of the jurisdiction. Counsel is therefore unable to take any instructions from him. Counsel therefore has asked that the matter be removed from the list. Her last instructions however allow her to believe that the appellant is still interested in prosecuting the appeal. Case Name: Lon Octave v WPC Sabrina Mangal [SLUMCRAP2018/0004] [SLUMCRAP2018/0005] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The Registrar of the High Court shall make efforts to ascertain whether the proceedings in the court below were recorded and are retrievable and shall provide an update to the parties and the court on or before 31 st January 2023.
2.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023, for counsel for the appellant to indicate how he intends to proceed with the matter.
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: The Registrar of the High Court was asked at the last status hearing in May 2022 to indicate whether the recordings in the Magistrate’s Court was available. There has not been any update on this issue and despite inquiries being made, the information has not been forthcoming. The respondent has no difficulty accepting the notes of evidence as is. The appellant has to indicate his position in relation to the notes of evidence. Case Name: Clouds Poyotte v PC 711 Byron [SLUMCRAP2019/0004] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Alberta Richelieu Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 31 st January 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023. Reason: The production of the record of appeal has unusually been delayed. Case Name: Clouds Poyotte v PC711 Byron [SLUMCRAP2019/0005] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Alberta Richelieu Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 31 st January 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed.
2.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023. Reason: The production of the record of appeal has unusually been delayed. Case Name: Delmarnet St. Clair v PC 211 Ashley Peter [SLUMCRAP2019/0001] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Bertrand Xavier Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023 to allow counsel for the appellant to make contact with the appellant and to take further instructions in relation to the progress of the appeal. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that he has not been able to make contact with the appellant to take further instructions. He therefore requested an adjournment to allow him to do so. The respondent had no objection to the request. Case Name: Kurt Cadette v CPL 690 Irving Charlery [SLUMCRAP2019/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Bertrand Xavier Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 10 th February 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023. Reason: The record of appeal is outstanding. Case Name: Ernest George v PC 600 St. Aimee [SLUMCRAP2014/0012] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No Appearance Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 10 th February 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023. The Registrar of the High Court is directed to serve a copy of this order on the appellant and to provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The record of appeal is outstanding. Case Name: Byron Nicholas v PC 600 St. Aimee [SLUMCRAP2014/0014] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No Appearance Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 10 th February 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023. The Registrar of the High Court is directed to serve a copy of this order on the appellant and to provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The record of appeal is outstanding.
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EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT STATUS HEARING VIDEO CONFERENCE SAINT LUCIA MONDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 2022 Case Name: Evariste Ambrose v Antoine Baptiste [SLUHCVAP2015/0029] Adjournment (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mrs. Wauneen Louis-Harris Respondent: Ms. Leandra Verneuil Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March, 2023 to allow counsel to have discussions on the way forward in relation to this appeal. Reason: The Respondent is deceased. Counsel does not know anyone who can be appointed as a representative for the respondent in this appeal. The appellant however wishes to proceed with the appeal. Case Name: Lazarus Paul v Raquel Willie Trotman Douglas Trotman Teferi Trotman [SLUHCVAP2017/0049] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mrs. Wauneen Louis-Harris Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023. Reason: The parties have not had settlement discussions. Case Name: Mattaniah Charlemagne v Saint Lucia National Housing Corporation formerly St. Lucia Housing Authority [SLUHCVAP2019/0018] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Natalie Dabreo Respondent: Mr. Sahleem Charles holding papers for Mrs. Petra Nelson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing for the state of Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023 to allow counsel for the appellant to file an application to be removed as counsel on record for the appellant.
2.Counsel for the appellant shall serve the authorization code on the respondent on or before 2nd December 2022. Reason: Counsel for the appellant informed that she has filed an application to be removed as solicitor on record. The Respondent has not been served with the authorization code for the E-Litigation Portal. Case Name: Luvina Joseph v William Gomez Albert Gomez [SLUHCVAP2018/0030] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jeannot-Michel Walters Respondent: No appearance Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023, unless a Notice of Discontinuance is sooner filed. 2. 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 appellant indicated that he intends to file a notice of discontinuance. Case Name: Ruth Narcisse v Rasheidi Aldoph [SLUHCVAP2017/0004] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms Natalie Dabreo holding papers for Ms. Cynthia Hinkson-Ouhla Respondent: No appearance Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023, unless a Notice of Discontinuance is sooner filed. Reason: The appellant wishes to take the necessary steps to discontinue the appeal. Case Name: Bank of Saint Lucia Limited v Jones Biscette Marie Biscette [SLUHCVAP2017/0007] Consolidated with Norman Francis Thaddeus Antoine v Jones Biscette Marie Biscette Bank of Saint Lucia Limited SLUHCVAP2017/0008 (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Leslie Prospere for Bank of Saint Lucia Limited Ms. Marie-Ange Symmonds for Norman Francis and Thaddeus Antoine Respondent: No appearance for Jones and Marie Biscette Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023 to allow counsel for Mr. Norman Francis to make an application to the court to appoint a representative for Mr. Francis who is deceased. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondents Jones Biscette and Marie Biscette personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel intends to file an application for the appointment of a representative party for the 1st appellant. Case Name: Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States v Barbara Vargas [SLUHCVAP2020/0027] Formerly [SLUHCVAP2018/012] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Ms Marie-Ange Symmonds Respondent: In Person Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March, 2023 to allow the parties to continue settlement discussions. 2. The court office shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The parties are in settlement discussions. The respondent did not have access to the documents sent to her electronically by the respondents. This may have been as a result of a technical issue, which has since been resolved. Case Name: Christopher John Bristol v Wendy Andrea Erica Bristol [SLUHCVAP2017/0048] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Shari-Ann Walker Respondent: In person Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. The respondent shall provide an address for service to the appellant on or before 2nd December, 2022. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March, 2023 to allow the respondent to provide an update on her legal representation. Reason: The legal practitioner on record for the respondent has not accepted service of the appeal documents. Case Name: Romauld Harte v Perry Longville [SLUMCVAP2018/0001] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Natalie Dabreo Respondents: Mr. Al C. Elliott Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of Evidence and reasons or decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 31st January 2023 failing which the Senior Magistrate shall provide affidavit evidence of the reason for non- compliance. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023. Reason: The record of appeal is still pending. Case Name: Hollinda Allen Arthur v Raymond Volney [SLUMCVAP2018/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondents: No appearance Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order/ Reason: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. Upon noting that the parties were not served to be present at today’s hearing, the matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023 to allow the appellant to be present to indicate whether he is still interested in prosecuting the appeal. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order of the parties and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Case Name: Rock Jean v Saint Lucia Civil Service Credit Union [SLUMCVAP2019/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In Person Respondents: Ms. Marie-Ange Symmonds Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of Evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 10th February 2023 failing which the Senior Magistrate shall provide affidavit evidence of the reason for non- compliance. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023.
3.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the parties personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The record of appeal is still outstanding. Case Name: Kendall Caul v The King [SLUHCRAP2017/0007] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023 to allow the appellant to make an application for a state attorney to be appointed to assist him with 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 wishes to apply to the court for a state attorney to be appointed to assist him with his appeal. Case Name: Simon Marius v The King [SLUHCRAP2017/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Mr. David Francis Respondents: Mr. Linton Robinson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 16th January 2023. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 17th February 2023. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 3rd March, 2023.
4.The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the court of appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for the week commencing 20th March 2023. Reason: The parties have not filed written submissions on the appeal. Case Name: Barry McMillan Hunte v The King [SLUHCRAP2020/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: 1. Upon noting the application filed by the appellant on 8th May 2022 that the court appoint an attorney to assist him with his appeal, the matter is removed from the Status hearing list pending the determination of the application. 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 filed an application for legal aid by letter on 8th May 2022 but on a previous occasion asked the court to hold off on listing it as he may be able to get counsel. He has now advised the court that this letter should be listed for hearing as his alternative plan to find counsel did not materialise. Case Name: Sherrington Burnie Preville v The King [SLUHCRAP2019/0001] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. David Francis Respondent: Mr. Linton Robinson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon noting that counsel for the appellant was recently appointed as state attorney for the appellant, the matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023 to allow counsel for the appellant to review the matter accordingly. Reason: Mr. David Francis was appointed as state attorney on 16th November 2022. The Record of appeal was filed on 14th July 2022 however counsel for the appellant indicated that he has not received this. The Authorization code was served on counsel on 18th November 2022. Case Name: Samuel Clairmont v The King [SLUHCRAP2020/0005] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Floreta Nicholas Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023 to allow the appellant to indicate his position in relation to the prosecution of the appeal. Reason: Due to the appellant’s ill health, he is considering taking a certain course of action in relation to the appeal. Therefore, the appellant requested an adjournment to the next Status hearing by which time the court will be informed as to the appellant’s intension in relation to the prosecution of the appeal. The respondent did not object to the request. Case Name: Kervin Deveaux v The King [SLUHCRAP2021/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 31st October 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jeannot-Michel Walters holding papers for Mr. David Moyston Respondents: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court for saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023 to allow the appellant to make an application to the court to waive payment of the fees for the transcript of proceedings. Reason: Counsel indicated that the appellant is not in a position to afford the payment of the transcript. The court indicated that an application must be made to the court requesting a waiver of the payment of fees. Case Name: Bryan St. Martin v The King [SLUHCRAP2019/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In Person Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing sitting for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023, to allow the appellant to make an application to the court to be appointed a state attorney to assist him on the 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 does not have a lawyer and stated that he is unable to afford one. The court advised that the appellant make a written application requesting that a state attorney be appointed to assist him with the prosecution of the appeal. Case Name: Jabez Frederick v PC 600 St Aimee [SLUMCVAP2014/0015] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: 1. Upon noting that the appellant was served to be present at today’s hearing but is not, the matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023 for 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 and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The appellant was served with the Certificate of Result of Status Hearing dated 30th May 2022 on 25th July 2022. The court adjourned the matter so that the appellant could be present to indicate his position in relation to the appeal. Case Name: Ian Paul v SPC 144 Leon [SLUMCRAP2018/0003] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Jeannot-Michel Walters Respondent: Ms Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 13th January 2023. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 17th February 2023. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 6th March 2023. 4. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for the week commencing 20th March 2023. Reason: The record of appeal has been served on counsel for both parties. Case Name: Wilfred Karl Daniel v The Queen [SLUMCRAP2018/0007] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Ferguson John Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall cause a copy of the Record of Appeal to be served on the parties on or before 2nd December 2022. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next court of appeal sitting for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023. Reason: The parties indicated that they do not have a copy of the record of appeal although the court office notes service on both parties. Case Name: Sgt 305 Hilary Emmanuel v Spc 168 Shaun Joseph [SLUMCRAP2016/0011] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Kelly Thomson Respondent: In Person Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court of appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023, unless a notice of discontinuance is sooner filed. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The appellant indicated that the appellant wishes to abandon the appeal. The requisite notice of abandonment form will be filed. Case Name: Robert Joseph v The Commissioner of Police [SLUMCRAP2019/0003] SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Natalie Dabreo Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is removed from the status hearing cause list and shall be relisted at the request of the parties or on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. Reason: Counsel has not been able to reach Mr. Joseph but has received information that he is incarcerated outside of the jurisdiction. Counsel is therefore unable to take any instructions from him. Counsel therefore has asked that the matter be removed from the list. Her last instructions however allow her to believe that the appellant is still interested in prosecuting the appeal. Case Name: Lon Octave v WPC Sabrina Mangal [SLUMCRAP2018/0004] [SLUMCRAP2018/0005] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Registrar of the High Court shall make efforts to ascertain whether the proceedings in the court below were recorded and are retrievable and shall provide an update to the parties and the court on or before 31st January 2023. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023, for counsel for the appellant to indicate how he intends to proceed with the matter. 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: The Registrar of the High Court was asked at the last status hearing in May 2022 to indicate whether the recordings in the Magistrate’s Court was available. There has not been any update on this issue and despite inquiries being made, the information has not been forthcoming. The respondent has no difficulty accepting the notes of evidence as is. The appellant has to indicate his position in relation to the notes of evidence. Case Name: Clouds Poyotte v PC 711 Byron [SLUMCRAP2019/0004] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Alberta Richelieu Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 31st January 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023. Reason: The production of the record of appeal has unusually been delayed. Case Name: Clouds Poyotte v PC711 Byron [SLUMCRAP2019/0005] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Alberta Richelieu Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 31st January 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023. Reason: The production of the record of appeal has unusually been delayed. Case Name: Delmarnet St. Clair v PC 211 Ashley Peter [SLUMCRAP2019/0001] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Bertrand Xavier Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023 to allow counsel for the appellant to make contact with the appellant and to take further instructions in relation to the progress of the appeal. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that he has not been able to make contact with the appellant to take further instructions. He therefore requested an adjournment to allow him to do so. The respondent had no objection to the request. Case Name: Kurt Cadette v CPL 690 Irving Charlery [SLUMCRAP2019/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Bertrand Xavier Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 10th February 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023. Reason: The record of appeal is outstanding. Case Name: Ernest George v PC 600 St. Aimee [SLUMCRAP2014/0012] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No Appearance Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 10th February 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023. 3. The Registrar of the High Court is directed to serve a copy of this order on the appellant and to provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The record of appeal is outstanding. Case Name: Byron Nicholas v PC 600 St. Aimee [SLUMCRAP2014/0014] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No Appearance Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 10th February 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13th March 2023. 3. The Registrar of the High Court is directed to serve a copy of this order on the appellant and to provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The record of appeal is outstanding.
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EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT STATUS HEARING VIDEO CONFERENCE SAINT LUCIA MONDAY 28 TH NOVEMBER 2022 Case Name: Evariste Ambrose v Antoine Baptiste [SLUHCVAP2015/0029] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mrs. Wauneen Louis-Harris Respondent: Ms. Leandra Verneuil Issues: Status of the matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March, 2023 to allow counsel to have discussions on the way forward in relation to this appeal. Reason: The Respondent is deceased. Counsel does not know anyone who can be appointed as a representative for the respondent in this appeal. The appellant however wishes to proceed with the appeal. Case Name: Lazarus Paul v Raquel Willie Trotman Douglas Trotman Teferi Trotman [SLUHCVAP2017/0049] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Mrs. Wauneen Louis-Harris Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023. Reason: The parties have not had settlement discussions. Case Name: Mattaniah Charlemagne v Saint Lucia National Housing Corporation formerly St. Lucia Housing Authority [SLUHCVAP2019/0018] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Natalie Dabreo Respondent: Mr. Sahleem Charles holding papers for Mrs. Petra Nelson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing for the state of Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023 to allow counsel for the appellant to file an application to be removed as counsel on record for the appellant.
2.Counsel for the appellant shall serve the authorization code on the respondent on or before 2 nd December 2022. Reason: Counsel for the appellant informed that she has filed an application to be removed as solicitor on record. The Respondent has not been served with the authorization code for the E-Litigation Portal. Case Name: Luvina Joseph v William Gomez Albert Gomez [SLUHCVAP2018/0030] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jeannot-Michel Walters Respondent: No appearance Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
3.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the parties personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The record of appeal is still outstanding. Case Name: Kendall Caul v The King [SLUHCRAP2017/0007] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023 to allow the appellant to make an application for a state attorney to be appointed to assist him with 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 wishes to apply to the court for a state attorney to be appointed to assist him with his appeal. Case Name: Simon Marius v The King [SLUHCRAP2017/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Mr. David Francis Respondents: Mr. Linton Robinson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
4.The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the court of appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for the week commencing 20 th March 2023. Reason: The parties have not filed written submissions on the appeal. Case Name: Barry McMillan Hunte v The King [SLUHCRAP2020/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In person Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: Upon noting the application filed by the appellant on 8 th May 2022 that the court appoint an attorney to assist him with his appeal, the matter is removed from the Status hearing list pending the determination of the application. 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 filed an application for legal aid by letter on 8 th May 2022 but on a previous occasion asked the court to hold off on listing it as he may be able to get counsel. He has now advised the court that this letter should be listed for hearing as his alternative plan to find counsel did not materialise. Case Name: Sherrington Burnie Preville v The King [SLUHCRAP2019/0001] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. David Francis Respondent: Mr. Linton Robinson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon noting that counsel for the appellant was recently appointed as state attorney for the appellant, the matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023 to allow counsel for the appellant to review the matter accordingly. Reason: Mr. David Francis was appointed as state attorney on 16 th November 2022. The Record of appeal was filed on 14 th July 2022 however counsel for the appellant indicated that he has not received this. The Authorization code was served on counsel on 18 th November 2022. Case Name: Samuel Clairmont v The King [SLUHCRAP2020/0005] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Floreta Nicholas Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023 to allow the appellant to indicate his position in relation to the prosecution of the appeal. Reason: Due to the appellant’s ill health, he is considering taking a certain course of action in relation to the appeal. Therefore, the appellant requested an adjournment to the next Status hearing by which time the court will be informed as to the appellant’s intension in relation to the prosecution of the appeal. The respondent did not object to the request. Case Name: Kervin Deveaux v The King [SLUHCRAP2021/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 31 st October 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Jeannot-Michel Walters holding papers for Mr. David Moyston Respondents: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court for saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023 to allow the appellant to make an application to the court to waive payment of the fees for the transcript of proceedings. Reason: Counsel indicated that the appellant is not in a position to afford the payment of the transcript. The court indicated that an application must be made to the court requesting a waiver of the payment of fees. Case Name: Bryan St. Martin v The King [SLUHCRAP2019/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In Person Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023, unless a Notice of Discontinuance is sooner filed.
2.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 appellant indicated that he intends to file a notice of discontinuance. Case Name: Ruth Narcisse v Rasheidi Aldoph [SLUHCVAP2017/0004] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms Natalie Dabreo holding papers for Ms. Cynthia Hinkson-Ouhla Respondent: No appearance Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023, unless a Notice of Discontinuance is sooner filed. Reason: The appellant wishes to take the necessary steps to discontinue the appeal. Case Name: Bank of Saint Lucia Limited v Jones Biscette Marie Biscette [SLUHCVAP2017/0007] Consolidated with Norman Francis Thaddeus Antoine v Jones Biscette Marie Biscette Bank of Saint Lucia Limited SLUHCVAP2017/0008 (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Leslie Prospere for Bank of Saint Lucia Limited Ms. Marie-Ange Symmonds for Norman Francis and Thaddeus Antoine Respondent: No appearance for Jones and Marie Biscette Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023 to allow counsel for Mr. Norman Francis to make an application to the court to appoint a representative for Mr. Francis who is deceased.
2.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondents Jones Biscette and Marie Biscette personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: Counsel intends to file an application for the appointment of a representative party for the 1 st appellant. Case Name: Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States v Barbara Vargas [SLUHCVAP2020/0027] Formerly [SLUHCVAP2018/012] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellants: Ms Marie-Ange Symmonds Respondent: In Person Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March, 2023 to allow the parties to continue settlement discussions.
2.The court office shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The parties are in settlement discussions. The respondent did not have access to the documents sent to her electronically by the respondents. This may have been as a result of a technical issue, which has since been resolved. Case Name: Christopher John Bristol v Wendy Andrea Erica Bristol [SLUHCVAP2017/0048] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Shari-Ann Walker Respondent: In person Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1.The respondent shall provide an address for service to the appellant on or before 2 nd December, 2022.
2.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March, 2023 to allow the respondent to provide an update on her legal representation. Reason: The legal practitioner on record for the respondent has not accepted service of the appeal documents. Case Name: Romauld Harte v Perry Longville [SLUMCVAP2018/0001] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Natalie Dabreo Respondents: Mr. Al C. Elliott Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of Evidence and reasons or decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 31 st January 2023 failing which the Senior Magistrate shall provide affidavit evidence of the reason for non-compliance.
2.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023. Reason: The record of appeal is still pending. Case Name: Hollinda Allen Arthur v Raymond Volney [SLUMCVAP2018/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondents: No appearance Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order/ Reason: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.Upon noting that the parties were not served to be present at today’s hearing, the matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023 to allow the appellant to be present to indicate whether he is still interested in prosecuting the appeal.
2.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order of the parties and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Case Name: Rock Jean v Saint Lucia Civil Service Credit Union [SLUMCVAP2019/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: In Person Respondents: Ms. Marie-Ange Symmonds Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of Evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 10 th February 2023 failing which the Senior Magistrate shall provide affidavit evidence of the reason for non-compliance.
2.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023.
1.The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 16 th January 2023.
2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 17 th February 2023.
3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 3 rd March, 2023.
1.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing sitting for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023, to allow the appellant to make an application to the court to be appointed a state attorney to assist him on the 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 does not have a lawyer and stated that he is unable to afford one. The court advised that the appellant make a written application requesting that a state attorney be appointed to assist him with the prosecution of the appeal. Case Name: Jabez Frederick v PC 600 St Aimee [SLUMCVAP2014/0015] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: Upon noting that the appellant was served to be present at today’s hearing but is not, the matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023 for the appellant to be present to indicate whether he is still interested in prosecuting 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 was served with the Certificate of Result of Status Hearing dated 30 th May 2022 on 25 th July 2022. The court adjourned the matter so that the appellant could be present to indicate his position in relation to the appeal. Case Name: Ian Paul v SPC 144 Leon [SLUMCRAP2018/0003] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Jeannot-Michel Walters Respondent: Ms Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of the Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The appellant shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 13 th January 2023.
2.The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 17 th February 2023.
3.The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities in reply, if necessary, on or before 6 th March 2023.
4.The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next sitting of the Court of Appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for the week commencing 20 th March 2023. Reason: The record of appeal has been served on counsel for both parties. Case Name: Wilfred Karl Daniel v The Queen [SLUMCRAP2018/0007] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Ferguson John Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The Registrar of the High Court shall cause a copy of the Record of Appeal to be served on the parties on or before 2 nd December 2022.
2.The matter is adjourned to the next court of appeal sitting for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023. Reason: The parties indicated that they do not have a copy of the record of appeal although the court office notes service on both parties. Case Name: Sgt 305 Hilary Emmanuel v Spc 168 Shaun Joseph [SLUMCRAP2016/0011] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Kelly Thomson Respondent: In Person Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court of appeal for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023, unless a notice of discontinuance is sooner filed.
2.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent and shall provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The appellant indicated that the appellant wishes to abandon the appeal. The requisite notice of abandonment form will be filed. Case Name: Robert Joseph v The Commissioner of Police [SLUMCRAP2019/0003] SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Natalie Dabreo Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is removed from the status hearing cause list and shall be relisted at the request of the parties or on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar. Reason: Counsel has not been able to reach Mr. Joseph but has received information that he is incarcerated outside of the jurisdiction. Counsel is therefore unable to take any instructions from him. Counsel therefore has asked that the matter be removed from the list. Her last instructions however allow her to believe that the appellant is still interested in prosecuting the appeal. Case Name: Lon Octave v WPC Sabrina Mangal [SLUMCRAP2018/0004] [SLUMCRAP2018/0005] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No appearance Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The Registrar of the High Court shall make efforts to ascertain whether the proceedings in the court below were recorded and are retrievable and shall provide an update to the parties and the court on or before 31 st January 2023.
2.The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023, for counsel for the appellant to indicate how he intends to proceed with the matter.
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: The Registrar of the High Court was asked at the last status hearing in May 2022 to indicate whether the recordings in the Magistrate’s Court was available. There has not been any update on this issue and despite inquiries being made, the information has not been forthcoming. The respondent has no difficulty accepting the notes of evidence as is. The appellant has to indicate his position in relation to the notes of evidence. Case Name: Clouds Poyotte v PC 711 Byron [SLUMCRAP2019/0004] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Alberta Richelieu Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 31 st January 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023. Reason: The production of the record of appeal has unusually been delayed. Case Name: Clouds Poyotte v PC711 Byron [SLUMCRAP2019/0005] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Ms. Alberta Richelieu Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 31 st January 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed.
2.The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023. Reason: The production of the record of appeal has unusually been delayed. Case Name: Delmarnet St. Clair v PC 211 Ashley Peter [SLUMCRAP2019/0001] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Bertrand Xavier Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Adjournment Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court for Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023 to allow counsel for the appellant to make contact with the appellant and to take further instructions in relation to the progress of the appeal. Reason: Counsel for the appellant indicated that he has not been able to make contact with the appellant to take further instructions. He therefore requested an adjournment to allow him to do so. The respondent had no objection to the request. Case Name: Kurt Cadette v CPL 690 Irving Charlery [SLUMCRAP2019/0002] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: Mr. Bertrand Xavier Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 10 th February 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023. Reason: The record of appeal is outstanding. Case Name: Ernest George v PC 600 St. Aimee [SLUMCRAP2014/0012] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No Appearance Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 10 th February 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023. The Registrar of the High Court is directed to serve a copy of this order on the appellant and to provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The record of appeal is outstanding. Case Name: Byron Nicholas v PC 600 St. Aimee [SLUMCRAP2014/0014] (SAINT LUCIA) Date: Monday 28 th November 2022 Coram: Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar Appearances: Appellant: No Appearance Respondent: Ms. Kelly Thomson Issues: Status of Matter Type of Order: Directions Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The Senior Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal including the Notes of evidence and reasons for decision to be prepared and served on the parties by no later than 10 th February 2023, failing which an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance shall be filed. The matter is adjourned to the next status hearing of the court in Saint Lucia scheduled for 13 th March 2023. The Registrar of the High Court is directed to serve a copy of this order on the appellant and to provide proof of service thereafter. Reason: The record of appeal is outstanding.
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