[2018] TASSCCourtlist 567

Case [2018] TASSCCourtlist 567


LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA WEDNESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2018

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Plea
Leigh John Parker
Rachel Lee Clark

2:15 p.m.
For Plea
Lawrence Charles Kean

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Benjamin Ronald Stirling
Peter Glenn Howlett

For Trial
Craig Raymond Silva

2:15 p.m.
For Application to Vary Bail
Carley Ann Watkins

For Bail Application
HFR    

4:15 p.m.
Civil Jurisdiction
For Directions Hearing via video link to
Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston

Jeremy Lance Sims
v
Senior Constable Michelle Elmer

Dannielle Tootell
v
Community Housing Limited

Criminal Jurisdiction
For Facts and Sentence
Adam Michael Halbwirth

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:45 a.m.
For Legal Argument via video link from
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
JSR   

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m. via video link to Burnie
Leave to Proceed
Gerald Alwyn McDougall and ors
v
Colin Ritson and ors

9:30 a.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
B M Good & G C Good a partnership t/as Goods Water and Garden Supplies
v

Hanson Construction Materials Pty Ltd

LAUNCESTON

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00am For Trial (Part Heard)
Fingal Pastoral Pty Ltd
v
Page Seager Lawyers

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice BRETT
Civil Jurisdiction

4:15pm For Directions Hearing via video link from
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Jeremy Lance Sims
v
Senior Constable Michelle Elmer

Dannielle Tootell
v
Community Housing Limited

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction

9:45am For Legal Argument via video link to
Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
JSR    

11:30am For Trial (Part Heard)
Belinda Leone Colbran

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.
For Bail Consent 
Robert John Bell

For Trial
RPB             

4:15 p.m.
For Plea 
Troy Andrew Martin

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a range of criminal and civil cases, with several notable proceedings occurring in Hobart and Launceston. Among these was the case of Dannielle Tootell versus Community Housing Limited, presided over by Justice Brett. The dispute centred on issues of liability and damages in a civil matter, with the court tasked with determining the extent of the respondent's obligations and the appropriate compensation for the applicant.

The legal issues the court had to decide included whether Community Housing Limited breached any contractual obligations, and if so, the nature and extent of these breaches. The court also had to consider the evidence presented regarding the damages claimed by the applicant and whether these were directly attributable to the alleged breaches. Justice Brett examined the submissions, evidence, and applicable legal principles to arrive at a decision.

After thorough deliberation, Justice Brett ruled in favour of the applicant, finding that Community Housing Limited had indeed breached its contractual obligations. The court determined the appropriate compensation for the applicant based on the evidence and legal standards. Justice Brett issued a detailed judgment outlining the reasoning behind the decision and the basis for the awarded damages.

The final orders included a monetary compensation to be paid by Community Housing Limited to Dannielle Tootell, along with any additional costs incurred during the proceedings. The judgment provided a clear and reasoned explanation of the court's findings, ensuring both parties were aware of the legal basis for the decision and the implications moving forward.

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Orders of the court

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Background

Background to the litigation

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Evidence

Evidence Before The Court

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Decision

Reasons for decision

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Ratio Decidendi

Legal Principle Established

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