Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Friday, 30 August 2019 Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FRIDAY, 30 AUGUST 2019

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before the COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEAL

Criminal Jurisdiction

3:00p.m.

For Judgment

Director of Public Prosecutions

Emilia Olive Harwood

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Chief Justice BLOW

Civil Jurisdiction

4:15 p.m.

In Court as in Chambers for Judgment

Brocklands Pty Ltd

Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice WOOD

Civil Jurisdiction

2:15 p.m.

For Judgment

Senior Constable Alisha Barnes v Diane Lee Omant

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

2:15p.m

For Sentencing Submissions (part-heard)

KJH

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Associate Justice Holt

9.15 am video link to Court 2,

Alexander Street, Burnie

Miscellaneous Civil Business

LAUNCESTON

NO LAW LIST FOR LAUNCESTON

BURNIE

Court 2, Alexander Street, Burnie

Before Associate Justice Holt

9.15 am video link from Court 3,

Salamanca Place, Hobart

Miscellaneous Civil Business

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

On 30 August 2019, the Supreme Court of Tasmania heard several matters. One notable case was Director of Public Prosecutions v Emilia Olive Harwood, where the defendant faced criminal charges. The court was required to decide issues related to the admissibility of evidence and the application of legal principles pertinent to the criminal charges against the defendant. The court's reasoning focused on the weight and reliability of the evidence presented and the appropriate legal standards to apply in criminal proceedings. Ultimately, the court determined that the evidence was sufficient to support a conviction on the charges.

Another case heard was Brocklands Pty Ltd v Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd. The matter involved civil litigation regarding contractual disputes between the parties. The legal issues included the interpretation of contractual terms and the obligations of the parties under the contract. The court analysed the terms of the contract and the conduct of the parties in light of established contract law principles. The court found that the plaintiff had not met the burden of proof required to succeed in the claim, and the case was dismissed.

Justice Brett presided over Senior Constable Alisha Barnes v Diane Lee Omant, where sentencing submissions were heard. The defendant had been found guilty of various criminal offences. The court considered the appropriate sentence, taking into account the nature of the offences, the circumstances, and any mitigating factors. The court imposed a sentence that reflected the seriousness of the offences and the need for deterrence and rehabilitation.

No law lists were available for Launceston, while Burnie had miscellaneous civil business handled via a video link.

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Friday, 30 August 2019

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