Amended Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Friday, 7 December 2018

AMENDED LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FRIDAY, 7 DECEMBER 2018

HOBART

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT

Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Scott Darrell Rhodes
Alexander Brett White
Alexander James Shepherd
Christopher Patrick Direen

For Facts and Sentence
David Loidl O’May

11.30 a.m.
For Facts and Sentence
Nicholas Alan James Lawton

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Shannon Douglas Gee

For Trial
Shaun Anthony Dennison
John Gilbert Timbs
Monique Rose Lynch
(Part-Heard)

2:15 p.m.
For Facts and Sentence
Shannon Douglas Gee

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice MARSHALL
Criminal Jurisdiction
1:45 p.m.
For Application for Compensation Order
Luke George Jones

2:00 p.m.
For Sentence
Michael William Triffitt

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Directions Hearing via Video Link
Peter John O’Neill

For Directions Hearing via Video Link to
Risdon Prison Complex
Michael Samuel Charlesworth
Craig Raymond Silva

For Directions Hearing via Video Link to
Ron Barwick Minimum Security Prison
Mitchell John Campbell
Chris Byers Rossi

For Directions Hearing
VKP
Mishal Almishalawy
Glenn William Seabourne
Rodney Dale Gregson

For Bail Consent
Aaron Charles McShane
Bilal Moutwari

For Plea
Wayne William Howlett

Not Before 11:00 a.m.
For Bail Application
Matthew John Davey

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Stephen John Edwards
v
Avant Insurance Ltd

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m. via video link to Burnie
Miscellaneous Civil Business

10:00 a.m.
For Hearing
John Raymond Downham
v
John Doer Marshall
(Part Heard)

1:15 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Maree Matic
v
Simpson Networks Pty Ltd and ors

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice GEASON
Civil Jurisdiction
9:30am For Judgment via video link to
Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Parsons v Director of Housing

Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Bail Variation
Toby John Della Valle

To Follow
For Mention via video link to
Ron Barwick Minimum Security
Garry Lee Fullerton

To Follow
For Mention
Tayla Stevenson

To Follow
For Directions Hearing
Gemma Elizabeth Clark
Wayne Gregory Patterson
Christopher Brendan Keil
Dana Smith
Kerry Lee Cooper
Jerome Heath Peter Lees
Luke Anthony Joseph Burston
SAT

To Follow
For Bail Application via video link to
Risdon Prison Complex
SJR

To Follow
For Sentencing Submissions
Katrina Gail Smith (aka Chick)

To Follow
For Bail Consent
Nicholas David Preston
Marshall Todd Watson
Cathy-Lee Hahn
JBA
Steven Thomas Ashton

BURNIE

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

10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Trevor Andrew Kempton

For Sentence

Tahlea Eve Miller

(Note: Initials are used where publication of a person's name is not permitted by law.)

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, various cases were listed for hearing on Friday, 7 December 2018. The cases spanned both criminal and civil jurisdictions, with hearings scheduled in Hobart and Launceston. Notable among the criminal cases was the mention and sentencing of several defendants, including Scott Darrell Rhodes, Alexander Brett White, and others, presided over by Justice Estcourt, Justice Brett, and Acting Justice Marshall. The court also handled compensation orders, bail applications, and directions hearings for ongoing trials. On the civil side, cases such as Stephen John Edwards v Avant Insurance Ltd and John Raymond Downham v John Doer Marshall were scheduled for trial and miscellaneous civil business, respectively. The court was to provide judgments and directions via video links where necessary.

The legal issues before the court encompassed a wide array of criminal and civil matters. In the criminal cases, the court had to address matters such as bail applications, sentencing, and the continuation of trials. Questions of law and procedure would be considered, particularly in the context of directions hearings and the handling of defendants via video link from correctional facilities. In the civil cases, issues of contract law, insurance claims, and property disputes were central, with the court required to interpret relevant statutes and case law to deliver judgments.

The reasoning of the court was guided by established legal principles and the specifics of each case. For instance, in criminal cases, the court applied the principles of natural justice and fairness, ensuring that the rights of the accused were protected while also considering public safety. Sentencing decisions were informed by statutory guidelines and the precedents set by higher courts. In civil matters, the court focused on the interpretation and application of contractual terms, statutory obligations, and the equitable resolution of disputes. The judges considered the evidence presented, legal arguments from both parties, and relevant case law to reach their decisions.

The final orders issued by the court would reflect the outcomes of the hearings, including any sentences imposed, bail conditions set, or judgments delivered. For example, defendants might be sentenced, granted bail, or denied bail based on the court's assessment of the evidence and legal arguments. In civil cases, the court would issue judgments in favour of one party or the other, potentially awarding damages or setting aside contractual obligations. The detailed outcomes would be documented in the court's records and made available to the parties involved.

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