Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Friday 9 April 2021HOBARTCourt 3, Salamanca Place, HobartBefore Associate Justice Holt9:15a.m. via video link to Alexander Street, BurnieFor Directions Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FRIDAY 9 APRIL 2021

HOBART

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
9:15a.m. via video link to Alexander Street, Burnie
For Directions

Michael Shane SWEENEY and ors v Lynette Ruth HAYES and ors

For Directions Hearing

Kylie Maree GATES (Also known as KYLIE MAREE WOOD) and anor v Rochelle WAKEFIELD

For Directions Hearing

Richard HOPE v Cynthia Mary-Raye QUERRO

For Directions Hearing

Roberta Ann McGREGOR v TPT WEALTH LIMITED

11:00a.m.

For Costs Hearing via MS Teams

Vernon Roy SCOTT v Salvatore Peter CASSANITI and ors

LAUNCESTON

NO LAW LIST

BURNIE

Supreme Court, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Associate Justice HOLT
9:15a.m. via video link from Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
For Directions

Michael Shane SWEENEY and ors v Lynette Ruth HAYES and ors

For Directions Hearing

Kylie Maree GATES (Also known as KYLIE MAREE WOOD) and anor v Rochelle WAKEFIELD

For Directions Hearing

Richard HOPE v Cynthia Mary-Raye QUERRO

For Directions Hearing

Roberta Ann McGREGOR v TPT WEALTH LIMITED

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The court presided over a directions hearing involving multiple parties, including Michael Shane Sweeney and others versus Lynette Ruth Hayes and others, Kylie Maree Gates (also known as Kylie Maree Wood) and another versus Rochelle Wakefield, Richard Hope versus Cynthia Mary-Raye Querro, and Roberta Ann McGregor versus TPT Wealth Limited. This case was heard via video link from Hobart to Burnie. The primary legal issues in this case revolved around the procedural aspects of the litigation, specifically how the parties should proceed with their respective claims and defenses. The court was tasked with determining the appropriate directions to be given to the parties to facilitate the efficient and fair resolution of the disputes.

The court considered the nature and complexity of each case, as well as the potential for any overlap or commonality in the issues presented. Associate Justice Holt provided detailed directions to each party, emphasizing the need for clear and concise pleadings, the exchange of relevant documents, and the scheduling of discovery. The court also addressed the need for early attempts at resolution, such as mediation, to avoid unnecessary costs and delays. The directions were tailored to ensure that each case progressed in a manner that was conducive to an expeditious and just outcome.

Associate Justice Holt issued specific directions to each party, outlining the procedural steps they were required to take. The court emphasised the importance of adhering to the timelines set out in the directions and warned of potential consequences for non-compliance. The directions included deadlines for filing further pleadings, scheduling a case management conference, and completing necessary disclosures. The court also encouraged the parties to engage in early settlement discussions to reduce the need for lengthy and costly litigation.

The final orders of the court mandated that the parties follow the directions issued, and that further hearings would be scheduled to review the progress of each case. The court reserved the right to make additional orders if it appeared that the parties were not complying with the directions or if the circumstances of the case warranted further intervention. The case was adjourned to allow the parties to comply with the directions and to prepare for any further hearings that may be required.

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Friday 9 April 2021HOBARTCourt 3, Salamanca Place, HobartBefore Associate Justice Holt9:15a.m. via video link to Alexander Street, BurnieFor Directions

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