Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Thursday, 26 April 2018

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, THURSDAY, 26 APRIL 2018

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.

For Trial
WLS

4:00 p.m.
For Bail Application
James Laird Pulford

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
1:45 p.m.
For Sentence
Stephen John Williams
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Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Mention
Stephanie Louise Hay

For Trial
NRD

4:15 p.m.
For Mention
Gloria Angele Kennedy

For Plea
Jason Darrall Triffett

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Hearing
James Fitzgerald
v
Const. Alicia Barnes

Criminal Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m.
For Bail Application
Jayden Michael Murtagh

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Zahid Akram Khan Sher
v
Motor Accidents Insurance Board and Anor
(Part-Heard)

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m. via video link to Launceston
Miscellaneous Civil Business

2:15 p.m.
For Hearing
QRS
v
Law Society and anor

4:00 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Brian Kirkby
v
Tasmanian Health Service

4:15 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Geoffrey Tegg
v
Alan Gray

4:30 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Hookway Aerospace Pty Limited (In Liquidation)
v
Stirling Hookway

LAUNCESTON

Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Remand
Thomas Joseph Wilson

To Follow
For Special Hearing
CDB

2:15pm For Final Notice
A Witness

To Follow
For Bail Application
Karley Cocker

4:00pm For Bail Application (Part Heard)

Beven John Gleeson

BURNIE

NO LAW LIST FOR BURNIE

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania was the venue for various hearings on Thursday, 26 April 2018. Among the matters listed were several criminal cases, including trials, bail applications, and sentencing hearings. Notable cases included the trial of James Laird Pulford, a bail application for Jayden Michael Murtagh, and the sentencing of Stephen John Williams. Civil matters were also on the list, with hearings scheduled for disputes involving the Motor Accidents Insurance Board, Law Society, and the Tasmanian Health Service.

The legal issues addressed in these hearings varied widely, encompassing criminal law and civil disputes. In the criminal jurisdiction, the court dealt with issues such as the admissibility of evidence, bail eligibility, and sentencing considerations. For instance, the trial of Zahid Akram Khan Sher involved examining the evidence presented against him and determining his guilt or innocence. Civil hearings, on the other hand, focused on disputes related to insurance claims, professional misconduct, and health service grievances.

The court's reasoning and outcomes were not detailed in the extract but would have been specific to each case. For example, in the criminal trials, the court would have considered the prosecution's evidence, the defence's arguments, and any mitigating or aggravating factors before delivering a verdict or sentence. In civil hearings, the focus would have been on interpreting relevant laws and regulations to resolve the disputes effectively.

The final orders for each case would have been documented in the court's records following the hearings. These orders would have included judgments, sentences, and any directions for further proceedings. The court's decisions would have been based on the legal principles applicable to each case, ensuring that justice was served in accordance with the law.

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