Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday, 13 August 2020 Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA THURSDAY, 13 AUGUST 2020

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Hayden Dale Smith

For Bail Consent
AHJH

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:45 a.m.
For Directions Hearing
DJT

10:00 a.m.
For Sentencing Submissions
Steven Wayne Oldham

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
9.15am
Nicholas Lachlan Fairbairn v Konrad Peter Plachta
Directions – Rule 604(3)(a)(iii)

In the Matter of the Estate of James Frederick Scott and In the Matter
of the Administration & Probate Act 1935 and the Probate Rules 2017 ~
Vanessa Joy Walker and Jillian Leigh Merrington
Directions Hearing

Karen Murfit v Maxwell David Lockhart
Directions Hearing

Amelia Jane Rowe v Terrence Andrews
Enter Judgment

9.30am
Suncorp-Metway Ltd v Stuart Michael Pace
Possession

11am
Patricia Gwendoline Sculthorpe by her power of attorney
Susan Margaret Stuart Downie v Anne Brown Wilson
and Elizabeth Margaret Wilson
Amend statement of claim

2.15pm
Justin Edward French (by his Litigation Guardian Desiree French)
v Timothy Flanagan
Infants Compromise

LAUNCESTON

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Preliminary Proceedings Application
via Video Link from Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Ashley Rohan Reid

For Application via Video Link
from Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
SDH

For Plea
Matthew John Cameron

2:15p.m.
For Plea via Video Link to
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Joshua Allen James Landry

3:00p.m.
For Plea in Mitigation
Jesse Elijah Hall

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Mention via video link to Hobart Reception Prison
Codie Ken Fazackerley

For Preliminary Proceedings Application
via video link to Ron Barwick Prison
Shane Vivian Smith

For Mention
Nathan John Cosgrove

For Plea
Paul Lance Broad
Steven Anthony Dunne
Cory Leigh Milner

11:30am
For Plea
Mitchell Thomas Adey

For Bail Consent
Aaron Maxwell Cocker
Brody John Treloar

2:15pm
For Sentence via video link to Risdon Prison Complex
Carl Maxwell Hall

For Plea
Peter Gary Farrow

4:15pm
For Bail Variation
Justin Fitzroy Adcock

For Bail Application via video link to Risdon Prison Complex
Jason Robert Burns

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Preliminary Proceedings Application
via Video Link to Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Ashley Rohan Reid

For Application via Video Link
to Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
SDH

For Plea
Matthew John Cameron

2:15p.m.
For Plea via Video Link to Court 2,
Cameron Street, Launceston

CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the matter of Nicholas Lachlan Fairbairn and Konrad Peter Plachta, the Supreme Court of Tasmania was required to determine the legal issues that arose from their dispute. The court was tasked with making decisions regarding the directions and management of the case, specifically under Rule 604(3)(a)(iii) of the relevant legislation. This included determining the procedural steps that should be taken, the scheduling of hearings, and the overall management of the case to ensure a fair and efficient resolution.

The court's reasoning focused on the application of procedural rules and the principles of fairness and efficiency in the administration of justice. It was noted that the directions hearing was necessary to ensure that the case progressed in an orderly manner. The court took into account the complexity of the issues, the need for clarity on procedural steps, and the importance of setting a timeline that would allow both parties to adequately prepare their cases. The court also considered the implications of any delays and the potential impact on the parties involved.

The court determined that the directions hearing was necessary to establish a clear path forward for the case. It ordered that the case would proceed with specific procedural steps, including the scheduling of further hearings and the exchange of documents. The court also set a timeline for the case to ensure that it progressed in an efficient manner. The outcome of the directions hearing was that the case would move forward with the established procedural framework, ensuring that both parties had the opportunity to present their cases effectively.

The final orders included the scheduling of further hearings, the exchange of documents, and the adherence to the timeline set by the court. The court emphasised the importance of compliance with the procedural rules and the need for both parties to cooperate in the resolution of the dispute. The outcome was a structured approach to managing the case, aimed at ensuring a fair and efficient resolution.

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday, 13 August 2020

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