James Aboud

James Christopher Aboud (born 1956[1]) is a Trinidad and Tobago High Court judge and poet.[2]

Literary career

Aboud's poems are published under his full name "James Christopher Aboud."

He has published two volumes of poetry:

  • The Stone Rose (1986)
  • Lagahoo Poems (2003)

Aboud's work has been published in various literary magazines and Caribbean anthologies.

In 1994, he was awarded the Rodway Prize.

Notable cases as a judge

Aboud heard Kublalsingh and Others vs The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago, a case concerning the construction of a major highway in Trinidad and Tobago. An injunction was sought to stop the construction of the multibillion-dollar highway, but the court refused it.

Rambachan v Warner: Trinidadian politician Surujrattan Rambachan sued Jack Warner for defamation. In July 2016, the case was settled by a TT$375,000 payment from Warner.[3]

Jack Warner v Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago, a case in which the extradition to the United States of former FIFA executive Jack Warner is being contested. On 28 September 2017, Aboud issued a 50-page decision, allowing the extradition while granting Warner 28 days for an additional appeal.[4]

See also

    References
    1. http://www.peepaltreepress.com/author_display.asp?au_id=115
    2. http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/James_Aboud_sworn_in__as_High_Court_judge_-104833504.html
    3. "Warner to pay Rambachan $375,000," TTWhistleBlower, 22 July 2016
    4. "Extradition to proceed as Warner loses in court," Newsday TT, 28 September 2017


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