EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT

STATUS HEARING

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

1^st February 2021

Case Name:		Treetops Garden Centre Limited v St. John’s Development Corporation [ANUHCVAP2014/0033]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Ms. Joanne Massiah

	Respondent:	No appearance


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 in Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 10^th May 2021, unless a consent order is sooner filed.


Reason:		Counsel for the appellant indicated that she continues to be in negotiations with counsel for the respondent. The Court noted that the board of the respondent company has changed, and this has posed some difficulty for the respondent where more time is needed to discuss the settlement. Counsel therefore requested an adjournment in light of the ongoing negotiations.



Case Name:		Jessica Hood v [1] Free Trade and Processing Zone Commission [2] Houghton Forde [3] Vere Carbon [4] Angella Gonsalves [ANUHCVAP2012/0018]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Dr. David Dorsett

	Respondents:	Ms. Chantal Thomas for the 3^rd respondent No appearance for the other respondents


Issues:		Status of the matter


Type of Order:		Adjournment

Result / Order:		IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon the court noting the indication from counsel for the 3^rd respondent that a Notice of Discontinuance will be filed in this matter, the matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the court for Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for the 10^th May, 2021 unless the Notice of Discontinuance is sooner filed.


Reason:		Counsel for the third respondent indicated to the Court that she received a letter from the third respondent on 26^th January 2021 indicating that he wishes to withdraw his counter notice of appeal. In the circumstances, the Court adjourned the matter to allow for counsel to file a notice of discontinuance.



Case Name:		Johnson Jervier v Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank [ANUHCVAP2020/0007]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Mr. Kyle Kentish holding for Mr. Kendrickson Kentish

	Respondent:	Mr. Jomokie Phillips


Issues:		Status of the matter


Type of Order:		Directions

Result / Order:		IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. Counsel for the appellant shall file a corrected transcript request form to accurately reflect the dates of the trial on or before 15^th February, 2021. 2. Counsel for the appellant shall take the necessary steps to make payment of the deposit for the transcript of the proceedings on or before 1^st March, 2021. 3. The Registrar of the High Court shall continue efforts to cause the transcript of the proceedings to be prepared and served on the parties. 4. The matter is removed from the Status Hearing list pending the availability of the transcript. 5. The matter will be listed at the next Status Hearing of the court on the availability of the transcript or on a date to be fixed by the Chief Registrar.


Reason:		The Court noted that there are still some further corrections to be made in the transcript request form. In the circumstances, the Court gave directions to facilitate the filing of the corrected transcript request form.


Case Name:		Secraton Limited v Port Authority [ANUHCVAP2020/0001]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Dr. David Dorsett

	Respondent:	No appearance


Issues:		Status of the matter


Type of Order:		Adjournment

Result / Order:		IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the court for Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for the 10^th May, 2021 to allow counsel for the appellant to provide proof of service of the Notice of Appeal on the respondent.


Reason:		The Court noted that counsel for the respondent informed that it has not been served with the Notice of Appeal in this matter, but merely saw the matter listed on the cause list. The Court therefore adjourned the matter to allow counsel for the appellant to provide proof of service of the Notice of Appeal on the respondent.



Case Name:		Gerald Barnes v CIBC First Caribbean Limited [ANUHCVAP2020/0002]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellants:	Mr. Justin L. Simon, QC

	Respondent:	Mr. Clement Bird


Issues:		Status of the matter


Type of Order:		Directions

Result / Order:		IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The parties shall agree to the documents to be filed in the Record of Appeal on or before 17^th February, 2021. 2. The appellant shall file and serve the Record of Appeal along with written submissions and authorities on or before 15^th March, 2021. 3. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 15^th April 2021. 4. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions, with authorities, in reply if necessary, on or before 30^th April, 2021. 5. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next Court of Appeal sitting in Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 17^th May, 2021.


Reason:		The Court was of the view that directions were necessary for the filing of the record of appeal and written submissions by both parties.


Case Name:		Jose Humphreys v The Medical Council [ANUHCVAP2020/0003]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Mr. Kyle Kentish

	Respondent:	Ms. E. Ann Henry, QC


Issues:		Status of the matter


Type of Order:		N/A

Result / Order:		IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon the court noting that there is a pending application before the court, the matter is removed from the Status Hearing cause list pending the determination of the application.


Reason:		The Court noted that there was a pending application filed 28^th January 2021 to strike out the appellant’s appeal. The Court was therefore of the view that the matter ought to be removed from the Status Hearing cause list pending the determination of the application.


Case Name:		Collin Hope Jr v Edmond Lake [ANUHCVAP2020/0022]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Dr. David Dorsett

	Respondent:	No appearance


Issues:		Status of the matter


Type of Order:		Adjournment

Result / Order:		IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the court for Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for the 10^th May, 2021 to allow counsel for the appellant to provide proof of service of the Notice of Appeal on the respondent.


Reason:		The Court noted that the affidavit of service filed by the appellant on 14^th December 2020 speaks to service on the respondent of a claim form and statement of claim in a different matter. Counsel for the appellant indicated that this was an error as the respondent has been served and the affidavit of service has been prepared, however the incorrect document was uploaded on the Portal.


Case Name:		Auto Hub v Caribbean Union Bank Ltd. [ANUHCVAP2019/0014]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Mr. Kyle Kentish holding for Mr. Kenrdickson Kentish

	Respondent:	Mr. Jomokie Phillips holding for Mrs. Kalisia Marks


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 1^st March 2021. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 1^st April 2021. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions, with authorities, in reply if necessary, on or before 16^th April, 2021. 4. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next Court of Appeal sitting in Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 17^th May, 2021.


Reason:		The Court noted that the record of appeal was filed on 1^st July 2020, however written submissions were still outstanding. Accordingly, the Court gave directions for the progress of the appeal.


Case Name:		Ian Hughes v The Queen [ANUHCRAP2018/0003]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Mr. Jomokie Phillips holding for Mrs. Tana’ania Small-Davis, QC

	Respondent:	Ms. Shannon Jones-Gittens holding for the Director of Public Prosecutions


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 for Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 10^th May 2021 to allow counsel for the appellant to continue efforts to retrieve the file in this matter from previous counsel.


Reason:		The Court noted that there has been some progress in obtaining the files for the matter from the previous counsel in this matter, Mr. Fuller. However, this had not been completed. Counsel for the appellant requested a further adjournment in this matter to facilitate retrieval of the files. The Court also considered that counsel for the respondent did not object to the request for an adjournment.



Case Name:		Joseph Peters v The Queen [ANUHCRAP2018/0001]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Mr. Wendel Robinson

	Respondent:	Ms. Shannon Jones-Gittens holding for the Director of Public Prosecutions


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 for Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 10^th May 2021 to allow counsel for the appellant to provide an update on the payment of the transcript in this matter.


Reason:		The Court noted that the appellant’s indication that he is still interested in the prosecution of the appeal. He was a serving member of the Police Force for many years and so it is in his interest to pursue the appeal. He has however been unable to find work and is therefore having a hard time to get funds to pay for the transcript of proceedings. Counsel for the appellant requested an adjournment to allow him time to deal with the aspect of payment for the transcript. The Court accordingly granted the adjournment.



Case Name:		Josh Lucian v The Queen [ANUHCRAP2019/0009]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Mr. Sherfield Bowen holding for Mr. Michael Archibald

	Respondent:	Ms. Shannon Jones-Gittens holding for the Director of Public Prosecutions


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 in Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 10^th May, 2021 to allow counsel for the appellant to obtain instructions from the appellant relative to the payment of the transcript of proceedings.


Reason:		The Court noted that the transcript of proceedings had not been paid for. The Court also noted that counsel with conduct of the matter does not have any instructions as to when it will be paid. The Court therefore adjourned the matter to allow counsel for the appellant to obtain instructions from the appellant relative to the payment of the transcript of proceedings.



Case Name:		Calvin James v The Queen [ANUHCRAP2020/0004]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Mr. Justin L. Simon, QC

	Respondent:	Ms. Shannon Jones-Gittens holding for the Director of Public Prosecutions


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 1^st March, 2021. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities, on or before 1^st April 2021. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions, with authorities, in reply if necessary on or before 16^th April, 2021. 4. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next Court of Appeal sitting in Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 17^th May, 2021.


Reason:		The Court noted that directions for the filing of submissions were required for the further progress of the appeal.



Case Name:		The Director of Public Prosecutions v Emzie Harris [ANUHCRAP2019/0007]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Ms. Shannon Jones-Gittens holding for the Director of Public Prosecutions

	Respondent:	No appearance


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 19^th March 2021. 2. The respondent is at liberty to file and serve written submissions with authorities on or before 23^rd April 2021. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions, with authorities, in reply if necessary on or before 10^th May, 2021. 4. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next Court of Appeal sitting in Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 17^th May, 2021. 5. 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 Court noted that directions for the filing of submissions were required for the further progress of the appeal.



Case Name:		Joel Kwame Seraphin v [1] The Queen [ANUHCRAP2018/0006]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Mr. Andrew O’Kola

	Respondents:	Ms. Shannon Jones-Gittens holding for the Director of Public Prosecutions


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 5^th February, 2021. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities in response, on or before 5^th March, 2021. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions, with authorities, in reply if necessary, on or before 16^th April, 2021. 4. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next Court of Appeal sitting in Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 17^th May, 2021.


Reason:		The Court noted that directions for the filing of submissions were required for the further progress of the appeal.



Case Name:		George Thomas v The Queen [ANUHCRAP2018/0018]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Mr. Andrew O’Kola

	Respondent:	Ms. Shannon Jones-Gittens holding for the Director of Public Prosecutions


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 5^th February, 2021. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities, on or before 12^th March, 2021. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions, with authorities, in reply if necessary, on or before 20^th April, 2021. 4. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next Court of Appeal sitting in Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 17^th May, 2021.


Reason:		The Court noted that counsel for the appellant had intended to make an application to adduce fresh evidence, however there has been a delay in filing same. Counsel for the appellant indicated that he had difficulty meeting with a witness in order to complete the application. The Court considered that in the interim directions ought to be given for the filing of submissions and furtherance of the appeal.



Case Name:		Tejah Armstrong v The Queen [ANUHCRAP2016/0003]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Mr. Sherfield Bowen

	Respondents:	Ms. Shannon Jones-Gittens holding for the Director of Public Prosecutions


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 8^th March 2021. 2. The respondent shall file and serve written submissions with authorities, on or before 9^th April 2021. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions, with authorities, in reply if necessary on or before 26^th April, 2021. 4. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next Court of Appeal sitting in Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 17^th May, 2021.


Reason:		The Court noted that counsel for the appellant, Mr. Sherfield Bowen was unable to see the appellant to obtain instructions from him relative to his appeal. Counsel therefore does not wish to proceed without proper instructions. Counsel for the appellant requested that the appellant be brought to court to indicate what his position is in relating to the appeal. The appellant attended the hearing thereafter and confirmed that he is still interested in pursuing the appeal. On that basis the Court gave directions for the filing of submissions.



Case Name:		Alex Joseph v The Commissioner of Police [ANUMCRAP2018/0003]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Mr. Wendel Robinson holding for Mr. Lawrence Daniels

	Respondent:	No appearance


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 in Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 10^th May 2021 for the appellant to provide proof of service of the Notice of Appeal on the respondent.


Reason:		The Court noted Mr. Warren Cassell’s indication that he is no longer with the chambers with conduct of the matter and it appears that he had previous conduct in this matter. He, however, did not have clear instructions on the matter and therefore requested an adjournment.



Case Name:		Marwan Chehadeh v The Commissioner of Police [ANUMCRAP2019/0001]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	No appearance

	Respondent:	No appearance


Issues:		Status of the matter


Type of Order:		Adjournment

Result / Order:		IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon the indication from the Registrar of the High Court that there was no service on the parties to be present at this hearing, the matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the court in Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 10^th May, 2021.


Reason:		The Court noted that there was an Affidavit of non-service filed on 29^th January 2021 informing that the appellant could not be located for service as he appears to be out of the jurisdiction. There is also no proof of service of the notice of appeal on the respondent in this matter. The Court therefore adjourned the matter for service to be regularized.



Case Name:		Alston Gregory Rodney v [1] Magistrate Ngaio Emmanuel [2] Commissioner of Police [ANUMCRAP2019/0002]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Mr. Vere Bird III

	Respondents:	No appearance


Issues:		Status of the 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 in Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 10^th May 2021 for the appellant to provide proof of service of the Notice of Appeal on the first respondent. 2. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant and shall provide proof of service thereafter.


Reason:		The Court noted that counsel for the appellant made an appearance, however, was unable to conclude the hearing due to internet difficulties. The Court also noted that there was no proof of service of the notice of appeal on the first respondent. The Court therefore adjourned the matter for service to be effected.



Case Name:		Deon Browne v The Commissioner of Police [ANUMCRAP2019/0004]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Mr. Pete-Semaj McKnight holding for Mr. Lawrence Daniels

	Respondent:	No appearance


Issues:		Status of the matter


Type of Order:		N/A

Result / Order:		N/A




Case Name:		Sheldon Aird v The Commissioner of Police [ANUMCRAP2019/0016]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Mr. Wendell Robinson

	Respondent:	Ms. Shannon Jones-Gittens holding for the Director of Public Prosecutions


Issues:		Status of the matter


Type of Order:		Adjournment

Result / Order:		IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of the Notice of Appeal on the Magistrate’s court on or before 5^th February 2021. The Chief Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal, to be prepared and submitted to the Registrar of the High Court on or before 31^st March, 2021 failing which the Chief Magistrate shall provide an affidavit giving reasons for non-compliance. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court in the state of Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 10^th May, 2021.


Reason:		The Court noted that the Magistrate’s court had still not provided a copy of the notes of evidence in order for the appeal to proceed and that the notice of appeal had not been served on the Magistrate’s court. The Court therefore adjourned the matter to give time for the notice of appeal to be served on the Magistrate’s Court and for the record of appeal to be prepared.



Case Name:		Marie-Anne Nelson Wilson v The Chief Magistrate [ANUMCRAP2015/0005]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Mr. Lawrence Daniels

	Respondent:	Ms. Shannon Jones-Gittens holding for Ms. Rilys Adams


Issues:		Status of the matter


Type of Order:		Directions

Result / Order:		IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions, with authorities, in reply if necessary, on or before 26^th February, 2021. 2. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next Court of Appeal sitting in Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 17^th May, 2021. 3. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter.


Reason:		The Court noted that the matter was ready to proceed to the hearing of the appeal. The Court accordingly gave directions for the appellant to file submissions in reply if necessary and fixed a date for the hearing of the appeal.


Case Name:		Saran Andre v The Commissioner of Police [ANUMCRAP2009/0007] and Kevin Millet v The Commissioner of Police [ANUMCRAP2009/0006] and Clarence Baptiste v The Commissioner of Police [ANUMCRAP2009/0008] and Jerome Athill v The Commissioner of Police [ANUMCRAP2009/0009]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	No appearance

	Respondent:	No appearance


Issues:		Status of the matter


Type of Order:		Adjournment

Result / Order:		IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon noting the indication from the Registrar of the High Court that the appellant could not be located for service of the hearing today, the matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the court in Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 10^th May, 2021.


Reason:		The Court noted that the court office has not been able to locate the appellants to be served with the record of appeal. The matter was therefore adjourned for service to be effected.



Case Name:		Janice Evans-Graham v Ruth Graham [ANUMCVAP2018/0001]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Ms. Chantal Thomas holding for Mr. Hugh Marshall

	Respondent:	Mr. Septimus Rhudd with Ms. Aisha McLean


Issues:		Status of the matter


Type of Order:		N/A

Result / Order:		IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Upon the court noting the indication from counsel for the respondent that the respondent is deceased, the matter is removed from the Status Hearing cause list until a representative has been appointed for the respondent.


Reason:		The Court noted the indication from counsel for the respondent that the respondent has passed away. The matter was therefore removed from the Status Hearing cause list until a representative has been appointed for the respondent.



Case Name:		Waltham Lewis v John Dubbery [ANUMCVAP2018/0002]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	No appearance

	Respondent:	Mr. Pete-Semaj McKnight


Issues:		Status of the matter


Type of Order:		Adjournment

Result / Order:		IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Chief Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal, to be prepared and submitted to the Registrar of the High Court on or before 30^th April 2021, failing which the Chief Magistrate shall provide an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court in the state of Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 10^th May, 2021. 3. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the appellant personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter.


Reason:		The Court noted that the record of appeal still had not been prepared and submitted. The matter was therefore adjourned to facilitate preparation and submission of the record of appeal.




Case Name:		Azizi Looby Harris v Louis Shopping Center [ANUMCVAP2019/0001]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Mr. Pete-Semaj McKnight

	Respondent:	No appearance


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 in Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 10^th May, 2021 for the appellant to provide proof of service of the Notice of Appeal on the respondent.


Reason:		Counsel for the appellant was unable to confirm proof of service of the notice of appeal on the respondent. The matter was filed by a different attorney who was no longer with the chambers with conduct of the case. The matter was therefore adjourned to give the appellant time to provide proof of service of the notice of appeal.



Case Name:		Peta-Ann Kelsick v Mario Winter t/a Island Press [ANUMCVAP2019/0002]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Ms. Chantal Thomas holding for Ms. Kema Benjamin

	Respondents:	Mr. Kwame L. Simon


Issues:		Status of the matter


Type of Order:		Adjournment

Result / Order:		IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Chief Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal, to be prepared and submitted to the Registrar of the High Court on or before 30^th April, 2021, failing which the Chief Magistrate shall provide an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court in the state of Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 10^th May, 2021.


Reason:		The Court noted that the Magistrate’s Court had not yet prepared and submitted the record of appeal. The matter was therefore adjourned to allow for the Magistrate’s Court to prepare and submit the record of appeal to the High Court.



Case Name:		Wayne Thomas v Karen Gardner [ANUMCVAP2019/0004]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Ms. Wattisa Rose

	Respondents:	In person


Issues:		Status of the matter


Type of Order:		Adjournment

Result / Order:		IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Chief Magistrate shall cause the Record of Appeal, to be prepared and submitted to the Registrar of the High Court on or before the 1^stApril, 2021, failing which the Chief Magistrate shall provide an affidavit giving reasons for the non-compliance. 2. The matter is adjourned to the next Status Hearing of the Court in the state of Antigua and Barbuda scheduled for 10^th May, 2021.


Reason:		The Court noted that the record of appeal was not yet prepared and submitted to the High Court. The Court therefore gave directions for the Magistrate’s Court to provide the record of appeal.



Case Name:		Maridette Roberts v Jowawa Spencer [ANUMCVAP2017/0001]

Date:		Monday, 1^st February 2021

Coram:		Mrs. Michelle John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar

Appearances:
	Appellant:	Ms. Wattisa Rose

	Respondents:	No appearance


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 26^th February, 2021. 2. The respondent is liberty file and serve further written submissions with authorities in response, if necessary, on or before 1^st April 2021. 3. The appellant is at liberty to file and serve written submissions, with authorities, in reply if necessary on or before 16^th April, 2021. 4. The hearing of the appeal is fixed for the next Court of Appeal sitting in Antigua and Barbuda during the week commencing 17^th May, 2021. 5. The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the respondent personally and shall provide proof of service thereafter.


Reason:		The Court noted that directions for the filing of submissions were required for the further progress of the appeal.