Amended Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 20 August 2013 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR TUESDAY, 20 AUGUST 2013
AMENDED LIST FOR BURNIE

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before the COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEAL
10:00 a.m.
For Hearing
Attorney Generals Reference
v
James Philip Wright

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m.
For Decision
David John King
Luke William Garth

4:15 p.m.
For Sentence
PML

For Application
Dwight Stanley Murtagh

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:30 p.m.
For Sentence by video-link to Supreme Court, Cameron Street, Launceston
Christopher Ernest Denman

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Civil Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Judgment via video link to Supreme Court Burnie, Court 1
Stephen John Streets
v
Tracey Joanne Lucas

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice Tennent by Video-Link from the Supreme Court, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Criminal Jurisdiction
4.30pm For Sentence
Christopher Ernest Denman

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice Pearce
Civil Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Judgment via video link to Supreme Court Hobart, Court 8

Stephen John Streets
v
Tracey Joanne Lucas
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania is set to hear several cases on Tuesday, 20 August 2013. These cases span both criminal and civil jurisdictions, with some proceedings taking place via video link. Among the cases listed is a criminal appeal by Attorney General's Reference against James Philip Wright, which will be heard in Court 7 at Salamanca Place, Hobart, before the Court of Criminal Appeal. Another notable case involves Stephen John Streets versus Tracey Joanne Lucas, scheduled for judgment via video link in Burnie, followed by a similar proceeding in Hobart.

The legal issues to be addressed include the validity and implications of the Attorney General's reference in the criminal appeal, the sentencing of David John King and Luke William Garth, and the resolution of the civil dispute between Stephen John Streets and Tracey Joanne Lucas. Additionally, there is a sentence to be passed on Christopher Ernest Denman, with the hearing to be conducted via video link to the Supreme Court in Launceston.

The court's reasoning and outcome will be dictated by the specific legal principles applicable to each case. In the criminal appeal, the court will examine the merits of the Attorney General's reference, considering precedents and statutory provisions. For the sentencing cases, the court will weigh aggravating and mitigating factors to determine appropriate penalties. The civil judgment will be based on the evidence and arguments presented by the parties, with the court applying relevant civil law principles.

The final orders will reflect the court's determinations in each case, including any sentences passed and judgments rendered. These outcomes will be communicated through the court's official channels, ensuring all parties are informed of the court's decisions.

Amended Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 20 August 2013

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