Amended Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Wednesday, 29 April 2015

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR WEDNESDAY, 29 APRIL 2015
AMENDED LIST FOR HOBART
HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Brendon John Clapp

For Bail Consent
Trysten Anthony Bennett

For Trial
Shaun Matthew Dimech
(Part-Heard)

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Sentence
Robert Frederick Bowden

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Bail Consent via video link from Supreme Court, Alexander Street, Burnie
Shaun Kevin Sclater

For Sentence via video link from Supreme Court, Alexander Street, Burnie
Christopher James Gerrard

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Trial
Robert John Smith

4:15 p.m.
For Bail Application
Owen Taylor
Nathan Grant Chatters

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Civil Jurisdiction
In Court as in Chambers

4:15 p.m.
For Directions Hearing
Equity Australia Corporation Pty Ltd
v
Mark Richerdson

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Motor Accidents Insurance Board
v
Michael Geoffrey Lester and Ors
(Part-Heard)

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Civil Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m.
For Directions Hearing
Michael John Ewing and Anor
v
Gary Raymond Howes and Anor

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Hearing
Fingal Pastoral Pty Ltd
v
Page Seager Lawyers (A Firm)

4:00 p.m.
Directions Hearing
Stammel
v
Atkins & Anor

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Trial (Part-Heard)
Marco Daniel Rusterholz

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice Porter
Criminal Jurisdiction
In Court
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Nicholas Mark Anderson

For Trial
(Part Heard)
NHC

4:15 p.m.
For Bail Consent via video-link to Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Shaun Kevin Sclater

For Sentence via video-link to Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Christopher James Gerrard

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The amended law lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania for Wednesday, 29 April 2015, set out various criminal and civil matters to be heard in different courts and by various judges. Among the criminal cases, the lists include matters such as bail applications, consent trials, and sentencing hearings. Notable cases include Trysten Anthony Bennett for trial, Robert Frederick Bowden for sentencing, and Shaun Kevin Sclater for bail consent and sentencing via video link from Burnie. Civil cases on the list include a directions hearing in the matter of Equity Australia Corporation Pty Ltd v Mark Richerdson, and a hearing in the matter of Fingal Pastoral Pty Ltd v Page Seager Lawyers (A Firm). The lists also indicate matters to be heard in Launceston and Burnie.

The legal issues that the court was required to decide in these cases range from bail applications and consent trials to sentencing and directions hearings. In criminal matters, the court needed to consider whether bail should be granted to the accused, the admissibility of evidence, and appropriate sentencing. In civil matters, the court had to decide on procedural issues such as directions for the conduct of trials and hearings. The specific legal principles and precedents that would apply would depend on the facts and circumstances of each individual case.

The reasoning and outcome of each case would be determined by the evidence presented and the legal arguments made by the parties involved. In criminal cases, the court would consider the severity of the offence, the accused's criminal history, and any mitigating or aggravating factors. In civil cases, the court would focus on issues such as the admissibility of evidence, the interpretation of contracts or statutes, and the application of legal principles to the facts of the case. The final orders of the court would be based on its assessment of the evidence and arguments presented, and would be communicated to the parties involved in the matter.

In conclusion, the amended law lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania for Wednesday, 29 April 2015, set out a range of criminal and civil cases to be heard by various judges in different courts. The legal issues that the court was required to decide in these cases ranged from bail applications and consent trials to sentencing and directions hearings. The outcome of each case would depend on the evidence presented and the legal arguments made by the parties involved, and the final orders of the court would be communicated to the parties in the matter.

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