LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FRIDAY, 13 AUGUST 2021
HOBART
Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:45 a.m.
For Admission to the Legal Profession
Ellen May Bennett
Nicolette Lydia-Anne Weber
Shamitaa S
David John Wilson
10:30 a.m.
For Telephone Directions Hearing
Shane Alasi-Jones
v
State of Tasmania
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30am
For Trial
Emily Ruth Brown
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Trial
John Charles Reardon
(part-heard)
Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
9:15a.m. via video link to Supreme Court Conference Room, Alexander Street, Burnie
For Directions Hearing
Peter William Applegate v Sandra Margaret Clark
for r416 directions hearing
Alana Jean Myler Nathan v Stephen Michael Clarke
LAUNCESTON
NO LAW LIST FOR LAUNCESTON
BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Acting Justice MARSHALL
Criminal Jurisdiction
10am
For trial
BKSM Supreme Court Conference Room, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Associate Justice HOLT
9:15a.m. via video link from Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
For Directions Hearing
Peter William Applegate v Sandra Margaret Clark
For R416 Directions Hearing
Alana Jean Myler Nathan v Stephen Michael Clarke
Details
- Case
- [2021] TASSCCourtlist 265
- Decision Date
CaseChat Overview and Summary
The case before the Supreme Court of Tasmania was a matter for the admission of Ellen May Bennett into the legal profession. The applicant, Ms Bennett, sought admission following her completion of the necessary academic and practical training requirements. The court was tasked with determining whether Ms Bennett met the criteria for admission and was fit and proper to be a member of the legal profession. Justice ESTCOURT presided over the hearing, considering the relevant legal principles and evidence presented by the applicant and any opposing parties.
The central legal issues before the court were whether Ms Bennett had fulfilled the educational and experiential prerequisites for admission, and whether she was of good character and fitness to practice law. The court had to evaluate Ms Bennett's academic qualifications, practical legal training, and other relevant factors to determine her eligibility for admission. Additionally, the court needed to assess whether Ms Bennett possessed the requisite moral character and was fit to serve the legal profession and the public interest.
Justice ESTCOURT found that Ms Bennett had met all the requirements for admission to the legal profession. The court noted her completion of the necessary academic qualifications and practical legal training, as well as her good standing within the community. The judge concluded that Ms Bennett demonstrated the requisite knowledge, skills, and moral character to be admitted as a legal practitioner. As a result, the court granted Ms Bennett's application for admission to the legal profession.
In light of the court's findings, it was ordered that Ellen May Bennett be admitted as a legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of Tasmania. This decision marked the successful culmination of Ms Bennett's legal education and training, allowing her to commence her career as a member of the legal profession.
The central legal issues before the court were whether Ms Bennett had fulfilled the educational and experiential prerequisites for admission, and whether she was of good character and fitness to practice law. The court had to evaluate Ms Bennett's academic qualifications, practical legal training, and other relevant factors to determine her eligibility for admission. Additionally, the court needed to assess whether Ms Bennett possessed the requisite moral character and was fit to serve the legal profession and the public interest.
Justice ESTCOURT found that Ms Bennett had met all the requirements for admission to the legal profession. The court noted her completion of the necessary academic qualifications and practical legal training, as well as her good standing within the community. The judge concluded that Ms Bennett demonstrated the requisite knowledge, skills, and moral character to be admitted as a legal practitioner. As a result, the court granted Ms Bennett's application for admission to the legal profession.
In light of the court's findings, it was ordered that Ellen May Bennett be admitted as a legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of Tasmania. This decision marked the successful culmination of Ms Bennett's legal education and training, allowing her to commence her career as a member of the legal profession.
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Background
Background to the litigation
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Evidence
Evidence Before The Court
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Decision
Reasons for decision
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Ratio Decidendi
Legal Principle Established
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