What are the different types of Courts in Trinidad and Tobago?
ÒPrivy Council (Although we may see a move to the Caribbean Court of Justice in the near future, for criminal matters )
ÉDeals
with appeals from the Court of Appeal
ÒSupreme Court {Court of Appeal &
High Court}
ÒHigh Court
ÉIndictable
criminal matters (require jury)
ÉCivil
matters over TT$15,000
ÉFamily
matters for married couples only
ÉAppeals
go to the Court of Appeal
ÒMagistrates Court - Court
of first instance for
ÉSummary
criminal offences
ÉCivil
matters
ÒFamily Court
Any ideas about the mechanism by which they plan to split so-called 'criminal matters' off 'constitutional matters' - which was what the Privy Coucil is about?
ReplyDeleteWe at Jumbies Watch have been watching this issue like hawks.. needless to say we are deeply concerned though not against the CCJ replacing the Privy Concil. http://www.jumbieswatch.com/2012/05/prematurely-independent-and-profoundly.html
They go hand in hand, so I fail to see how this can be separated.
DeleteRamlogan is not a Lawyer... he doesn't know ANYTHING about the law.
IF SOMEONE MAKING A CLAIM THAT ANOTHER OWE HIM MONEY IS THIS A MATTER FOR THE POLICE OR THE COURT ?
ReplyDeleteCivil Court. The police have absolutely nothing to do with that unless there are threats of violence or actual violence.
Deleteif you order an item for the cost of $80,000.00 and the person took the full amount of money and did not order the item, but made a written agreement to pay, and the date as past and did not received any payments. WHAT TO DO?
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to sue them. Send me a private e-mail and we could deal with this for you.
DeleteMy Father Died Without A Will.What Are My Rights?
ReplyDeleteLook for the post on "intestacy".
DeleteSome1 sold me state-land $50,000,saying the land can b register for deed of comfort no problem so I agree on that,but then The agency of land settlement said the deadline to register land expired 20yrs ago,I have receipts n agreement...how do I get back my money...
DeleteIf someone recieves a final decision in the court of appeal and they are not please - how long do they have before they can appeal to the caribbean court of justice?
ReplyDeleteThe CCJ is not the final Court of Appeal for T&T, it's the Privy Council.
DeleteIf someone is a witness to a state matter, how are these days to be treated by there employer. Is it mandatory that receive the time off to attend court cases?
ReplyDeleteOf course; those days must be paid as well.
DeleteCan you tell me the facts about the magistrate court
ReplyDeleteIn reference to what?
Deletehi can you inform me of any judgments dealing with refusing lawful instructions from your employer , also what is lawful and reasonable instructions.
ReplyDelete"Lawful" is clear. "Reasonable" is dependent on many aspects, from the type of job, the employee's position, etc. It's impossible to broadly define "reasonable" in terms of employment law.
Deletewhat is the difference between the 1st, 2nd and 3rd magistrate courts ???
ReplyDeletewhat does "throwing out" of a case actually mean. If a summons has an incorrect name of either party can it be "thrown out"
ReplyDeleteThrowing out is a dismissal. An incorrect name isn't enough. It just has to be corrected.
Deletegood to know. so in the case of a traffic ticket how do persons get off if their name is misspelt or incorrect.
Deletewhat exactly is a pre action protocol letter and how is it served?
ReplyDeleteThe letter of claim is a clear summary of the facts and the evidence to support the claim. We send it by registered mail or courier.
DeleteIf a person is separated from their spouse for over two yrs and the conditions of that marriage was only abuse on all forms and now one party wants to get a divorce through family court, what would be the requirements??
ReplyDeletehttp://trinidadandtobagolegalrights.blogspot.com/2013/05/trinidad-tobago-pro-se-divorce-procedure.html
DeleteI am desperately seeking a divorce. My husband was very abusive to me, especially emotionally and mentally. I now suffer with depression, anxiety,insomnia bipolar, a and self loathing. Instead of helping me to get well, he will oppress me. I was hospitalized and spent a couple months. He only came and see me once. I was out for a brief moment, and then hospitalized again in Saint Ann's institute for being suicidal. He NEVER came and see me there!!! When I was discharged I went at my parents. I have not been living with my estranged husband for three and a half years. He does not support me in any form. I don't want anything from him, like money,maintenance etc. All I want is a divorce!!! I have asked him on several occasions but he refuses to comply. We have not been intimate for four years, and I have absolutely no intentions of being intimate with him ever again. I have no affection for this person period!!!! Please what are the requirements for me to get a clean, swift, divorce!!??
ReplyDeletehttp://trinidadandtobagolegalrights.blogspot.com/2013/05/trinidad-tobago-pro-se-divorce-procedure.html
DeleteIf you need more specific assistance, send me a private e-mail.
I know someone who has several young children, with various fathers. All fathers are not involved in their child life,and the mother is extremely negligent to her children. She would be sexually involved with whomever in front her kids. She smokes illegal drugs in front the kids. She is very very abusive to her children, physically,emotionally,mentally verbally. She encourages CRIMINAL ELEMENTS to be at her home. The house is extremely dilapidated and is unfit even for an animal to live in it. I personally have spoken to this person, I even helped her for several years. But I fear that she enjoys this promiscuous lifestyle of negativity. Not caring how it affects her children!!!! How can these kids be safed?
ReplyDeleteThe Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
Deletehttp://ttchildren.org/
I inquire on behalf of my bother who is presently incarcerated
ReplyDeleteIf someone is dissatified with the outcome of their high court appeal (Criminal matter), can you tell me
1. What is the next step
2. How do they go about this without an attorney
3. Is there a time frame
4. If I were to use an attorney can you tell me what is the approximate cost
5. If possible can you recommend the most practical way to approach this issue, and any attorney we can use
I have searched all the website, the office of the ombudsman, ministry of justice, judiciary of t&t, the privy council, the caribbean court of justice - trying to find out what is the process...nothing - I am hoping that you can assist
Legal Aid should be your first stop.
Deletea person was charged with an offense on a certain name and was given bail to reappear in court and never went to court.That same person was charged again with another offense under a different name and be released on a fine even though that person has
ReplyDeletewarrants out on the pervious name. Where is the checks on these cases.
You should be speaking to the police, mate.
DeleteA company was contracted to do a job and that company hires a sub-contractor to facilitate the completion of the job. The sub-contractor completes the job but the company does not want to pay the sub-contractor when the job is complete due to the company not being paid. What can be done in such a case?
ReplyDeleteAre recorded telephone conversations legal? Are they the equivalent to a physical contract and admissible in court?
ReplyDeleteHi where does the law Stand on holding a person, how long can they hold u without changing u an if ur hold questioned and ID parade without no family members being present or legal aid for 5 days and den charge is Dat legal
ReplyDeleteThere aren't any laws on that... that's why the police abuse the process.
DeleteHi. What can be done with respect to an employer who does not get their affairs in order which in turn delays the completion of the job for which the contractor was hired and hence the contractor's payment?
ReplyDeleteGood day, I am currently in a civil matter with my son's father where he is the applicant for custody. He later change his application to access, however he has been a dead beat dad for years and has been paying maintenance through the court. I am currently in the process of migrating with my family, since my fiance lives abroad. The summons came five years after my son's birth and during my gestion period with my second son so I am of the assumption that he applied for access as a means to gain control and restrict my mobility. Our appearance in court seems to be going in his favor esp. since he successfully painted an image of a desperate dad and i appear as the aggressor. Could you kindly advise on what can be done since I feel very trapped and somewhat overwhelmed.
ReplyDeleteThe courts wouldn't deny him access; dead-beat or not.
DeleteHi good day I paid an individual a downpayment for a use car upon such downpayment was paid the individual kept the car and I have not seen the vehicle or my money since then, this has been seven months now, the downpayment is $13,000.Can u advise me to what I should do
ReplyDeleteI was served a summons for harassment true social media and text messages to someone who did not blocked me from texting only phone calls they blocked.in the third court in tobago.is that e ough for a case
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen anything, so I can't comment...
DeleteIs it possible to sue someone without a lawyer
ReplyDeleteOnly at the Magistrate's court.
DeleteWhat recourse do you have if you do not have a written contract and someone owes you money but keeps making excuses for not paying?
ReplyDeleteWhat is the worst that could happen if u attend second court
ReplyDeleteHi my brother sold a small house for the neighbour which my father built because he was on drugs and suffered from schizophrenia he was a mental patient we occupied that land for over 40 years we did not pay rent for the land.My brother died now how so we reclaim that property my brother had no authority to sell it.Neighbour claims he bout it over six years now no one lives there now
ReplyDeleteHi my brother sold a small house for the neighbour which my father built because he was on drugs and suffered from schizophrenia he was a mental patient we occupied that land for over 40 years we did not pay rent for the land it was private land owner died still in probate.My brother died now also my father, how do we reclaim that property my brother had no authority to sell it.Neighbour claims he bout it over six years now no one lives there now
ReplyDeleteHi my brother sold a small house for the neighbour which my father built because he was on drugs and suffered from schizophrenia he was a mental patient we occupied that land for over 40 years we did not pay rent for the land it was private land owner died still in probate.My brother died now also my father, how do we reclaim that property my brother had no authority to sell it.Neighbour claims he bout it over six years now no one lives there now
ReplyDeleteI know someone who may be summoned as a witness by eoc tribunal, but is leaving the country for a period of time. What happens if summons is issued but he is not here. Or summons issued a couple of days before travel and tribunal date is during the period out of country.
ReplyDeleteI have a matter before the court and already paid my lawyer in full..And he is not attending my matters.. what should I do..?
ReplyDeleteHi I worked for this person as a babysitter and I have not been paid and it's been over three months and the person continuously does not reply to my messages or calls. What can I do?
ReplyDeleteIf you paid security of a certain amount on something you were suppose to rent but the person you paid did not live up to his/her commitment about the preparation of the facility and you decide that you no longer want to rent this place and you want your money back but the person refuses to return your money.... What do you do??
ReplyDeleteCan I sue someone for accusing me of thieft
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