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The CCJ Allows Appeal in Guyana Land Dispute and Sets Aside Costs Order
November 4, 2026
On Tuesday, 3 November 2026, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) delivered judgment in Janet Hassan v Romanie Gouveia [2026] CCJ 16 (AJ) GY. The appeal concerned the ownership and the right to possess land in Guyana. In particular, the Court examined whether a signed receipt constituted a binding agreement for the sale of land. Ultimately, the CCJ allowed the appeal in favour of Ms Hassan and restored the trial judge’s order dismissing Ms Gouveia’s claim for possession.
Access full media release here: Media release 39_2026
Access judgment here: 2026_CCJ_16_AJ_GY
View the live stream here: Janet Hassan v Romanie Gouveia