What is the purpose of an Adjudication Committee Hearing?

The committee hears and determines claims to ownership of land. It is a formal process for individuals to assert their rights to a property for which they do not have a registered title.

What documents are required for a hearing?

You will need a valid government-issued ID, a recent utility bill to prove residence, a detailed statement of your claim, and a valuation report from a certified appraiser to support the property's market value.

How can JA Property Appraisers help with the adjudication process?

We provide official valuation reports that are necessary to formalize your claim and present to the committee. Our reports are comprehensive, accurate, and meet the standards required for legal and governmental processes.

Adjudication Committee Hearing - St Elizabeth North Eastern (Santa Cruz) - March 21, 2023

For anyone with a stake in property within Jamaica, understanding the land adjudication process is crucial. It’s the formal legal pathway to clarifying land ownership, particularly in areas where titles may be informal or unclear. The Adjudication Committee is a body established under the Registration of Titles, Cadastral Mapping and Tenure Clarification (Special Provisions) Act 2005 to review land claims and, when ownership is proven, issue an Adjudication Certificate, which is a vital step toward a formal title.

Adjudication Hearing in Santa Cruz

The Saint Elizabeth North Eastern Adjudication Committee has scheduled a hearing to address several land claims in and around the Santa Cruz area. If you are an applicant or an interested party in any of the listed properties, your attendance is required.

Hearing Details:

Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: The Saint Elizabeth Bee Farmers Association, 63 Coke Drive, Santa Cruz, Saint Elizabeth

Properties for Adjudication

The hearing will focus on the rights and interests of the following applicants for land in various districts, including:

Leeds: A parcel of land containing 745.197 square metres, with applicant John Salmon.
Santa Cruz Park: A parcel of land with a survey of 3970.282 square metres, with applicants Joan Dixon and Cherron Salmon.
Seven Corners: A parcel of land with a survey of 405.48 square metres, with applicant Anthony Whyte.
Georges Valley: A parcel of land with a survey of 976.215 square metres, with applicant Basil Watson.
Oxford Estate: A parcel of land containing 1612.199 square metres, with applicant Myrtle Grierson. This property is already registered at Volume 1095 Folio 869.
Southampton: A parcel of land with a survey of 1021.408 square metres, with applicant Wellington Morgan. This property is registered at Volume 1308 Folio 800.
Oxford: A parcel of land with a survey of 8126.724 square metres, with applicants Phillip Laylor and Natasha Clarke-Laylor. This is registered at Volume 1004 Folio 164.
Longwood: A parcel of land containing 1018.88 square metres, with applicant Mazelin Foster. This property is registered at Volume 992 Folio 379.
Braes River: A parcel of land with a survey of 789.816 square metres, with applicant Theedia Lyons-Henry. This is registered at Volume 1231 Folio 882.
Haughton: A parcel of land containing 4908.04 square metres, with applicants Hopeton Vassell and Sonia Vassell.
Fort Charles: A parcel of land with a survey of 815.865 square metres, with applicant Bereta Ward. This is registered at Volume 1171 Folio 293.
Burnt Savannah: A parcel of land with a survey of 7044.740 square metres, with applicant Rayael Haultaufderhyde.
Beersheba: Three separate parcels of land with surveys of 10278.974, 40672.248, and 26589.962 square metres respectively, with applicant Dalton Tatham.

Action Required for Claimants and Interested Parties

If you have an interest or a claim in any of the aforementioned lands, or you have knowledge about their ownership, you are legally required to attend the hearing. You must be prepared to present your claim with supporting evidence or to state any objections.

For applicants, a professional real estate appraisal can be a crucial document in this process. Our team of expert appraisers in Jamaica is ready to assist you by providing accurate and detailed property valuations.

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