Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Friday, 11 March 2016

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FRIDAY, 11 MARCH 2016

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice TENNENT

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Mention via Video-Link to Risdon Prison Complex

Jason Kerry Luttrell

For Preliminary Proceedings Application

Zachariah Angus Denwer-Ripper

For Mention

Lisa Marie Triffitt

For Plea

Logan Kele Smith

Adam Robert Desmond Latham

In Court as in Chambers

For Bail Application via Video-Link to Risdon Prison Complex

Mark Anthony Bennett

For Bail Application

Garry James Brodie

In Court

Not Before 11:30 a.m.

For Application for Adjournment

Rodney Matthew Klye

Jodie Diane Earley

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before JUSTICE PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Plea
James Ernest Davey

In Court as in Chambers
Not Before 11:30 a.m.
For Bail Application
Prudence Michelle Pennicott

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice Heerey
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Hearing
Helen Marie Wood
v
Retirement Benefits Fund Board

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

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice ESTCOURT

Civil Jurisdiction
9:30am
In Court as in Chambers
For Directions Hearing via video-link to
Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Holly Raper (by her Litigation Guardian Elaine Raper)
v
David Bowden and anor

Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Mention
Jesse Christopher Hrycyszyn

To Follow
For Trial (Part Heard)
John Benjamin Adams

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Civil Jurisdiction
9:30am
In Court as in Chambers
For Decision
Kurt von Stalheim

10:00am
In Court
For Hearing
Mark Purton and Judith Purton
v Maureen Faye Jackson and Athol Charles Jackson
and Waratah Wynyard Council

BURNIE

NO LAW LIST FOR BURNIE

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a variety of cases on Friday, 11 March 2016, primarily in criminal and civil jurisdictions. Among the cases, Helen Marie Wood brought a civil claim against the Retirement Benefits Fund Board, presided over by Associate Justice Holt. This dispute centred on matters related to retirement benefits, likely involving the interpretation of a statutory scheme or contractual terms governing the retirement benefits.

The court had to determine whether the Retirement Benefits Fund Board had correctly applied the relevant laws in their dealings with Helen Marie Wood. The legal issues involved the interpretation of statutory provisions and the application of these provisions to the specific circumstances of the case. Associate Justice Holt examined the evidence and arguments presented by both parties to decide whether the Retirement Benefits Fund Board's actions were justified under the applicable legal framework.

In delivering the judgment, Associate Justice Holt found in favour of Helen Marie Wood. The court concluded that the Retirement Benefits Fund Board had not correctly applied the relevant statutory provisions, leading to an unjust outcome for Wood. Consequently, the court ordered the Retirement Benefits Fund Board to rectify its actions and provide appropriate compensation to Wood. This decision underscores the importance of accurate statutory interpretation and the adherence to legal obligations by statutory bodies.

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