The Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Cayman Islands Legal Proceedings: A Conversation Between Spencer Vickers And A Computer

In the 28 January 2025 judgment in Bradley & anor v Frye-Chaikin [2025] CIGC (Civ) 5, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands addressed the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by a party in the preparation of written submissions.

While noting that there is nothing inherently wrong about using technology to make the conduct of legal disputes more efficient, the Court made clear that the user of such tools must take responsibility for the accuracy of the material produced. Justice Asif observed that:

"As the use of AI tools in the conduct of litigation increases, it is vital that all counsel involved in the conduct of cases before the courts are alive to the risk that material generated by AI may include errors and hallucinations. Attorneys who rely on such material must check it carefully before presenting it to the court. But equally, opponents should be astute to challenge material that appears to be erroneous, as was the case here. As officers of the Court, in my