Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Friday, 25 September 2020 Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FRIDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2020

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
9:45 a.m.
For Admission to the Legal Profession
Afia Twumwaa Duah

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m
For Mention
Matthew Steven McCulloch

For Directions Hearing
J S F

For Sentencing Submissions
B G M

2:15 p.m
For Directions Hearing
K H L

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice Estcourt
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention via video-link to Risdon Prison Complex
Matthew John Davey
Ty Ferguson
Jye David Cowen
Marck Batholemew Lewis
Patrick Thomas Holmes
Bradley Robert Abel
Jake Mark Pearce

For Mention via video-link to Launceston Reception Prison
Steven Craig Murtagh

For Mention via video-link to Mary Hutchinson Woman’s Prison
Renee Paula Trojan

For Mention
Stuart Alexander Ferguson
Tye Paul Silver
Shaun Edward Hodges
Christopher James Brown
Wayne Gregory Pattison
Geoffrey Lynne Lucas
Aaron James Irwin
Jacob Anthony Burdon

For Sentence
Zachary Jones

11:30 a.m.
For Directions Hearing
Colin Arthur Mitchell

2:15 p.m.
For Bail Consent
Cheyenne Margaret McGuire

4:00 p.m.
For Mention via video-link to Ron Barwick Prison
Luke Basil Latham

For Bail Application
Mitchell Anthony Allie

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Hearing via audio visual link
Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd
v
Parliament Square Hobart Landowner Pty Ltd

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:00pm
For Mention via video link to Court 1, Cameron Street,
Launceston and Risdon Prison Complex
James Michael Fitch

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Sentence
Vanessa Lee Wolf

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:00pm
For Mention via video link from Court 2, Salamanca Place,
Hobart and to Risdon Prison Complex
James Michael Fitch

BURNIE

NO LAW LIST FOR BURNIE

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case of Afia Twumwaa Duah, involving admission to the legal profession, was heard before Justice WOOD. The primary legal issue before the court was whether Duah met the necessary criteria for admission to the legal profession in Tasmania. The court had to evaluate Duah's qualifications, character, and fitness to practice law. Justice WOOD considered the evidence provided by Duah, including her educational background, professional experience, and character references. The court also assessed Duah's compliance with the Legal Profession Act 2007 (Tas).

After reviewing the evidence, Justice WOOD concluded that Duah met all the requirements for admission. The court found Duah's qualifications to be satisfactory, her professional experience relevant, and her character to be of good standing. As a result, the court granted Duah admission to the legal profession in Tasmania. The decision was based on a comprehensive assessment of Duah's suitability to practice law and her adherence to the legal profession's standards. The final orders were to admit Afia Twumwaa Duah to the legal profession.

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Friday, 25 September 2020

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