Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Monday, 30 July 2018 Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA MONDAY, 30 JULY 2018

HOBART

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Preliminary Proceedings Application by video link
GLF

(Part-Heard)

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Paul Wayne Simpson

For Mention
A Witness

4:00 p.m.
For Mention
HFR
Luke George Jones

For Application
Jarrod James Cartledge

For Bail Application
Jay Glancy

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

4:15 p.m.

For Directions Hearing via video link
from Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
and to Risdon Prison Complex

Susan Blyth Neill-Fraser

v
State of Tasmania

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Leigh Douglas Monks
Lai Le
Zachary Dylan Wright

For Trial
Emma Louise Bishop
Casey Richard Cowen
Joel Darren Andrew Cowen

4:15p.m.
For Bail
John Gilbert Timbs
Shaun Anthony Dennison

In Chambers, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Civil Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Lee Shaw
v
Beverley Hanlon

Beverley Hanlon
v
Darrell Grey and anor

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm For Directions Hearing by
Video Link from Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Barry William Evans
Raymond John Pennington

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00am For Directions Hearing

Beau Anthony Weily

To Follow
For Mention
Witnesses

To Follow
For Trial

Ricky Lee Smith-Towns

For Trial
Christopher Charles Johnson

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm For Directions Hearing via video link to Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart and Mary Hutchinson Women’s Prison
Susan Blyth Neill-Fraser v State of Tasmania

To Follow
For Directions Hearing
Damian James Shepherd

To Follow
For Bail Application
Brodie Lee Clarke

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00a.m.
For Mention
Brody Mykel Maisey

To Follow
For Directions Hearing
Todd Michael Walker

To Follow
For Preliminary Proceedings Application
CJW

To Follow
For Trial
Robert Wayne Frith

4:15p.m.
For Sentence
Paul James Abraham

To Follow
For Directions Hearing via Video Link
to Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Barry William Evans
Raymond John Pennington

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The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a number of criminal cases on Monday, 30 July 2018. Among the cases listed was that of Susan Blyth Neill-Fraser against the State of Tasmania, presided over by Justice Brett. The nature of the dispute involved a directions hearing via video link from the Launceston courthouse to the Hobart courthouse and Risdon Prison Complex.

The legal issues before the court pertained to the procedural aspects of the upcoming trial, including the logistics of a video link for the directions hearing, the availability of witnesses, and the readiness of the parties for trial. The court was required to determine the most effective way to conduct the hearing given the constraints of the video link and ensure that all parties were adequately prepared for the upcoming trial.

Justice Brett deliberated on the logistical challenges posed by the video link, considering the need for a fair and efficient hearing process. The court decided to proceed with the directions hearing via video link, outlining specific steps to be taken to ensure that all parties could participate effectively. The court also set a clear timeline for the preparation of the trial, ensuring that both the prosecution and the defence were ready for the upcoming proceedings.

The final orders included the approval of the directions hearing via video link, with specific instructions for both the prosecution and the defence to ensure their readiness for the trial. The court also mandated a compliance report from both parties before the trial date, highlighting the importance of adherence to the set timelines and procedures.

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Monday, 30 July 2018

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