Dear Pastor,

Let us give thanks and praises the God. Is there a justice system in Jamaica? I have a problem. As a law-abiding citizen, I go to those who are put in place and given authority to hand out justice, only to see that those in authority are allowing open corruption and extortion to take place. I am a senior citizen and my only source of income is a two bedroom flat that I rent to tenants.

There is a sick young man who is on medication for life whose survival depends on my income. I have a case in the court with a woman, and what was given to me in court was a three-card deal. The court allowed me to get possession of my house. But the woman retained the service of a lawyer, and it was in court for the first time that I heard that her appliances were damaged.

This woman owed rent, light, etc., and I had to borrow money to pay the bills. Please note that nothing was damaged by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS). Her lawyer told the judge that they are making a counterclaim for damaged appliances by the JPS. The judge fell for such a trick. After attending court for the sixth time, I was allowed to say something on my behalf.

This woman's appliances were bought in the United States and operate on a different cycle from what is used in Jamaica. After hearing the arguments in court, the judge put off the case. This woman told a friend that the case will never be settled because the judge will continue to put off the case.

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Dear ...,

You did not ask for your initials to be withheld but I have chosen to do so. I would not comment on the nature of your case, but I would suggest that you retain a lawyer. Do not go back to court without one. I wish you well.

Pastor