Supreme Court of Turks and Caicos Islands

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters; appellate jurisdiction over appeals from the Magistrate’s Court and other statutory bodies such as the National Insurance Board and the Liquor Licensing Board; and supervisory jurisdiction over lower adjudicatory bodies and the actions of government.

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October 2024
31 October 2024
29 October 2024
25 October 2024
A corrigenda corrects the record that amended pleadings were filed and changes wording, without altering the judgment's decision.
Corrigenda – correction of court record – amended writ and statement of claim filed 31 January 2022 – substitution of wording in paragraph 40 – corrigenda does not affect decision or ratio decidendi.
23 October 2024
18 October 2024
Limitation under the Public Authorities Protection Ordinance may not bar claims of malicious public‑office abuse; evidence of motive is required.
Public Authorities Protection Ordinance – six‑month limitation – applicability where public officer acted bona fide versus maliciously; PAPA jurisprudence; necessity to hear evidence of motive before limitation can be applied on strike‑out; abuse of process and pre‑issue delay; lost documents (Hurricane Ike) insufficient alone to strike out.
15 October 2024