Myles, Radcliffe (Claiming on behalf of the Estate of Winston Myles) v. Attorney General of Jamaica

Assault-Battery-False imprisonment-Malicious prosecution-Failure of defence to lead any evidence-Application during trial to strike out defence-Effect of failure of defence to lead any evidence during trial-What constitutes assault-Need to prove loss and/or damage in claim for damages for malicious prosecution-Claim for exemplary damages-Consideration of hearsay evidence during trial-Summary judgment-Prima facie case not to be equated with proven case