Will my son spend time in Jamaica jail for just a seatbelt ticket?

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My son who lives in Saint Andrew, telephoned me to ask for a lot of money. He is worried that he will go to jail in Jamaica. He says he did not pay his seat belt ticket, nor go to court because he misplaced the ticket. His friend who operates a […]

Please simplify the steps to sell or buy Jamaica property and tell me the costs to me!

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I live in Montego Bay in western Jamaica. Can you please give me some guidelines on the stages involved in selling or buying property. I am doing both, but need simpler explanation that what I see on the internet. What are the costs involved. Both properties in question have houses.. I am, […]

Do I have a contract with this Jamaican builder?

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz. I came across your column and am seeking your advise. I made an agreement with a builder back home in Jamaica. The agreement is that the builder will build a house for me, and I give him a piece of land after its completion. At this point, the house is not competed […]