Amended Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 18 December 2012 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR TUESDAY, 18 DECEMBER 2012
AMENDED LIST FOR HOBART
HOBART

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.

For Sentence

Peter Mervyn Munday

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Civil Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
For Trial
The Public Trustee as Trustee of the Estate of the late Donald Thomas Edwards
v
Wendy Iris Edwards as Executrix and Trustee of the Estate of the late Daphne Grace Edwards
(Part-Heard)

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9.30 a.m.
Miscellaneous Civil Business

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Chief Justice Crawford

Criminal Jurisdiction

9.45am For Sentence by video-link to Court 8, Supreme Court, Hobart
PT

10.00am For Directions Hearing
Nathan Henry John Riley

For Sentence
Mathew Patrick Tunks

BURNIE
No list for Burnie

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The amended Supreme Court of Tasmania law lists for Tuesday, 18 December 2012, outline a range of criminal and civil cases scheduled to be heard in various courts across Tasmania. The list includes a sentencing hearing for Peter Mervyn Munday in Hobart before Justice Wood in the criminal jurisdiction, a part-heard civil trial involving The Public Trustee as Trustee of the Estate of the late Donald Thomas Edwards versus Wendy Iris Edwards as Executrix and Trustee of the Estate of the late Daphne Grace Edwards, presided over by Associate Justice Holt, and miscellaneous civil business to be handled by Chief Justice Crawford in Launceston, along with a directions hearing for Nathan Henry John Riley. Additionally, there is a sentencing hearing for Mathew Patrick Tunks scheduled in Burnie.

The court was required to address various legal issues pertinent to the cases listed. In the criminal jurisdiction, Justice Wood would need to determine the appropriate sentence for Peter Mervyn Munday, taking into account the nature and circumstances of the crime committed. Associate Justice Holt was tasked with overseeing the part-heard civil trial between the trustees of two estates, requiring a review of the claims and evidence presented so far, and potentially guiding the direction of the trial proceedings. The Chief Justice in Launceston was responsible for managing the miscellaneous civil business, which likely involved a variety of legal disputes needing adjudication. Finally, Justice Tennent, presiding over the directions hearing for Nathan Henry John Riley, would need to outline the next steps in the legal process for Riley, ensuring that both parties were aware of the forthcoming procedures.

The court's reasoning and outcome for each case would depend on the specific facts and legal arguments presented. In the criminal case of Peter Mervyn Munday, Justice Wood would consider the severity of the offence, any mitigating or aggravating factors, and relevant sentencing principles to arrive at a just outcome. For the civil trial between the trustees, Associate Justice Holt would likely focus on the interpretation of estate laws, the validity of the claims, and the evidence provided to make a decision that is fair and in accordance with the law. Chief Justice Crawford's handling of the miscellaneous civil business would involve applying relevant legal standards to each case, aiming to resolve the disputes effectively. For the directions hearing of Nathan Henry John Riley, Justice Tennent would provide clear instructions on the procedural steps to follow, ensuring that the case progresses in an orderly and just manner.

The final orders for each case would be determined by the respective judges based on their assessment of the evidence and arguments. Justice Wood would issue a sentencing order for Peter Mervyn Munday, outlining the specific punishment and any conditions associated with it. Associate Justice Holt would potentially issue further directions or a final judgment for the civil trial between the estate trustees, depending on the stage of the proceedings. Chief Justice Crawford would provide orders to resolve the miscellaneous civil cases heard in Launceston, while Justice Tennent would detail the procedural steps for Nathan Henry John Riley’s case, ensuring clarity for both parties involved.

Amended Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 18 December 2012

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Legal Principle Established