Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday, 23 August 2018

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA THURSDAY, 23 AUGUST 2018

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Bail Variation
Ashton Mitchell Gill

For Bail Application
Francesco Antonio Ciampa

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Mention
Joshua James Williams

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15p.m.
For Directions Hearing
Robert Michael Allen
v
The State of Tasmania

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30 a.m.
For Hearing
Susan Blyth Neill-Fraser
v
State of Tasmania
(Part-Heard)

2:00 p.m.
For Sentence
MG

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Trial
Emma Louise Bishop
Casey Richard Cowen
Joel Darren Andrew Cowen
(Part-Heard)

4:15 p.m.
For Sentence
Brian Maxwell Barratt

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m. via video link to Launceston
Directions Hearing

Johanne Patricia Williams
v
Martin John Williams and Jennifer Williams

Rachel Esther Knight
v
Woolston Printing Pty Ltd and ors

9:30 a.m. via video link to Launceston
Possession

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
v
Orysia Natalka McCrimmon and anor

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
v
Scott David Thomson and anor

2:15 p.m.
Chamber Matter

LAUNCESTON

Before Justice GEASON
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m. via video link to Launceston
From Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Directions Hearing

Johanne Patricia Williams
v
Martin John Williams and Jennifer Williams

Rachel Esther Knight
v
Woolston Printing Pty Ltd and ors

9:30 a.m. via video link to Launceston
From Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Possession

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
v
Orysia Natalka McCrimmon and anor

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
v

Scott David Thomson and anor

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a range of criminal and civil matters over the course of a day. Notable among these were the bail variation hearing for Ashton Mitchell Gill, and the bail application for Francesco Antonio Ciampa. Both hearings were presided over by Chief Justice Blow. Additionally, Justice Pearce presided over a directions hearing for Joshua James Williams, and Justice Brett was involved in a hearing for Robert Michael Allen versus the State of Tasmania.

The court was tasked with making critical decisions regarding the bail applications and variations. The legal issues before the court included whether the applicants met the criteria for bail under the applicable legislation, and whether there were any new circumstances that warranted a change in the existing bail conditions. For the directions hearing, the court had to determine the next steps in the criminal proceedings against the defendant. In the case of the hearing for Robert Michael Allen, the court needed to decide on the admissibility of certain evidence and the procedural steps moving forward.

The court considered the evidence and arguments presented by the parties. It evaluated the applicants' circumstances, the nature of the charges, and the potential risks to the community. The reasoning provided by the court was based on a thorough analysis of the legal standards and the facts of each case. Ultimately, the court made its decisions based on the merits of the applications and the evidence presented. The final orders varied bail conditions, granted bail, and set directions for the proceedings.

The Supreme Court of Tasmania issued its decisions based on the thorough analysis of each case. The orders included variations to bail conditions, grant of bail, and procedural directions. These outcomes reflect the court's consideration of the legal principles and the specific circumstances of each matter.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

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