Court of Appeal of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas

The Court of Appeal has such jurisdiction and powers as are conferred on it by the Constitution and the Court of Appeal Act (Chapter 52 of the 2000 Revised Edition of The Statute Law of The Bahamas). The practice and procedure relating to the exercise of the court’s jurisdiction is in accordance with rules of court made by its President ...

Judgements - Court of Appeal of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas

Here is an up-to-date listing of recent judgments handed down by The Court of Appeal of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. You can also search our archive of Judgments handed down by the Court. Click the title to view the judgment.

Contact Information - Court of Appeal of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas

The Court of Appeal of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas is located at Claughton House in Downtown Nassau. ... 3rd Floor Claughton House P.O. Box N-3209 Nassau, The Bahamas. Telephone: 242-328-5400 Fax: 242-323-4659. Email:info@courtofappeal.org.bs. If you would like to contact us online use our online contact form. Contact Info; Contact Form ...

The Judiciary of The Bahamas - The Supreme Court and The Magistrates Court

The Supreme Court of The Bahamas and the Magistrates Court. A platform to advance the administration of justice in the Bahamas. ... Court of Appeal. Hours of Operation. Dress Code. Useful Forms. See all. Guidance Notes MAGS Court Forms 6-8-2020. Magistrates Court. Payee Form 1. Magistrates Court.

Court of Appeal – The Judiciary of The Bahamas

The Court of Appeal is the highest Court resident in The Bahamas. It is a part of the judicial branch of the Government of The Bahamas and was established by Article 98 of the Constitution of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

Courts – The Judiciary of The Bahamas

Court of Appeal . The Court of Appeal is the highest Court resident in The Bahamas. It is a part of the judicial branch of the Government of The Bahamas and was established by Article 98 of the Constitution of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Court of Appeal

Court of Appeal - Government - Contacts - bahamas.gov.bs

3rd & 4th Fl Claughton House Shirley & Charlotte Streets P.O. Box N-3209 Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas

Court of Appeal Act - laws.bahamas.gov.bs

LRO 1/2006 STATUTE LAW OF THE BAHAMAS CHAPTER 52 COURT OF APPEAL An Act to provide for the jurisdiction and powers of the Court of Appeal for The Bahamas and for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. [Assent 29th December, 1964] [Commencement 7th January, 1965] PART I PRELIMINARY 1. This Act may be cited as the Court of Appeal Act. 2.

President and Justices of Appeal - Court of Appeal of the Commonwealth ...

Justices of Appeal Appointment Year and/or Date Retirement Year and/or Date; Hon. Sir Ronald O Sinclair: 1965: 1970: Hon. Sir Paget Bourke: 1970: 1975: Hon. Sir Eric Hallinan

Justice The Honourable Jon Isaacs Sworn-in as President of the Court of ...

Photo of Justice The Honourable Jon Isaacs sworn in as President of the Court of Appeal. NASSAU| Bahamas Press is reporting the appointment of The Honourable Justice Jon Isaacs as President of the Court of Appeal today by Governor-General Dame Cynthia Mother Pratt ( right). He was also joined by his soon to be bride Ms Anishka Pennerman (left ...

Justice of Appeal Jon Isaacs sworn in as Acting President of the Court ...

Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Cynthia Pratt, administered the requisite oaths to Justice of Appeal, the Hon. Mr. Justice Jon Isaacs to act as President of the Court of Appeal during a brief swearing in ceremony in the Diplomat Room at the Office of the Governor General, September 4, 2023. From: Bahamas Information Services

Legislation - Court of Appeal of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas

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Judiciary in The Bahamas - History – The Judiciary of The Bahamas

The Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal was established in 1965, initially as a multi-jurisdictional itinerant court, sitting four times per year. Since 1996 the Court of Appeal has sat as a full time court, and has been located at its present site on Charlotte Street, Nassau, since 1998.

Court of Appeal President Reflects on Legal Career - Our News

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – With an impressive legal career under his belt, Court of Appeal President Jon Issacs is set to retire from the bench in January. Coming from a long line of attorneys, Isaacs says that at an early age, he felt drawn toward the law.

Court of Appeal - laws.bahamas.gov.bs

LRO 1/2008 STATUTE LAW OF THE BAHAMAS COURT OF APPEAL RULES (SECTION 8) [Commencement 18th July, 2005] PART 1 - GENERAL 1. These Rules may be cited as the Court of Appeal Rules. 2. In these Rules — “Act” means the Court of Appeal Act; “appellant” means the party appealing from a judgment, conviction, sentence or order and

New Court of Appeal president warns against unnecessary delays

He has worked in the Office of the Attorney General. He has served as a judge since 2011 and spent the last seven years in the Court of Appeal. Attorney General Ryan Pinder praised Isaacs. “The record will show that for 28 years Justice Isaacs has been an integral and important part of the Judiciary of The Bahamas,” Pinder said.

Man freed after court quashes murder, armed robbery convictions

A man who spent close to 12 years in prison was ordered released on Tuesday after the Court of Appeal overturned his murder and armed robbery convictions. Marcellus Williams, 33, broke down in tears after the panel of Justices of Appeal Stella Crane-Scott, Gregory Smith and Gregory Hilton reopened his appeal to “correct a wrong decision”.

Court of Appeal orders Sky Bahamas to pay $220k to former landlord

Sky Bahamas Limited has lost a Court of Appeal bid to reverse a breach of contract ruling, and has been ordered to pay $219,928.76 in back rent owed to their former landlord. ... Evans added: “It is also noted that, though Sky was the original sub-tenant under the 2009 lease between NAD [Nassau Airport Development Company] and itself, the 01 ...

Judgements - Court of Appeal of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas

The Appellant Court of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas Judicial System. Return to Main Page. Court Visits; Legal Links; Contact the Court; Procedures; ... Judgments. To search for information pertaining to a judgments passed down by The Court of Appeal use the search boxes below to search by Case Matter, Case Name, File Number or the date the ...

Judgements - Court of Appeal of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas

CoA Role. Learn more about the role the Court of Appeal plays in the Bahamian Judicial system. About the Court of Appeal