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What Happens When the Procuring Entity Breaches a Construction Contract?
Construction contracts are designed to set clear expectations about work, timelines, and payments between contractors and procuring...
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Managing Jamaican Property with a Grant of Probate that was Issued in a Foreign Country: The Resealing Process Explained
In an increasingly global world, it is not uncommon for individuals to pass away while holding property in more than one country. If a...
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Understanding Easements: A Right-of-Way Dispute Explained for the Everyday Jamaican
Imagine owning a piece of land, but the only way to get to it is by walking or driving across your neighbour’s land. If your neighbour...
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Don’t Let One Slip-Up Wreck Your Deal: Why Your Contract Terms Must Match Up
In Jamaica, commercial contracts often combine two types of terms: special conditions that the parties personally negotiated, and...
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Was a Reasonable Notice Period Provided for the Termination of your Distribution Agreement?
When companies engage in distribution agreements, they typically concentrate on the commercial advantages, such as product marketing,...
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Did Someone You Know Obtain a Certificate of Title by Fraud? Let's Unpack the Legal Twist of Fraudulent Land Registration in Jamaica!
The process of obtaining a Certificate of Title in Jamaica is governed by the Registration of Titles Act (RTA). This Act establishes the...
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Reputed Boundary: A Possible Consideration for the Resolution of the Next Boundary Dispute with your Neighbour
In Jamaica, it's not uncommon for neighbours to disagree over the positioning of the boundary fence that separates their properties....
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Read Before You Sign: Why Understanding Your Contract is Crucial - The Legal Concept of Non Est Factum ("this is not my deed")
Often, individuals only become concerned with the terms of a contract when it is too late—after they have already signed it....
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Whether Money Mistakenly Deposited in Your Bank Account is a Blessing or a Curse?
It is human nature to become excited when one finds oneself in unexpected wealth, or maybe with a few extra dollars (that feeling you get...
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