Introduction
James Christopher Aboud (born 1956) is a Trinidad and Tobago High Court judge and poet.
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.
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.