The legal battle between principal of Jamaica College, Wayne Robinson and former Old Boys’ Association President, Major Basil Jarrett over the sale of school uniforms is reportedly set to recommence.

In a statement, the St. Andrew-based institution said the Appellate Court today upheld what was essentially its appeal to be allowed to reinstate the lawsuit against Major Jarrett.

It had been thrown out last year by the Supreme Court which ruled that Mr. Robinson – the claimant – did not have the right to bring an action to court.

Mr. Robinson’s legal council then applied for leave to appeal the Supreme Court’s decision.

Following today’s reinstatement of the lawsuit, Jamaica College said its court action, demanding that Major Jarrett give an account for funds collected on behalf of the school will continue.

It stressed that nothing in its lawsuit accused Major Jarrett of theft, or demanded audited accounts.

Jamaica College said it is simply asking that the court uphold its right to call on him, and anyone else in that position to give an account as to what became of the money from the uniforms, he sold on behalf of the school.

Meanwhile, Major Jarrett has maintained that the lawsuit brought against him is a vindictive move, aimed at punishing him for his opposition to the school board’s then decision to retain embattled former principal Ruel Reid.

He also described the lawsuit as frivolous and vexatious.