Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Thursday, 8 February 2018

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, THURSDAY, 8 FEBRUARY 2018

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Bail Consent
Corey Matthew Kedey

For Trial
Russell John Nowoczynski
(Part Heard)

4:15p.m.
For Directions Hearing
Heath Lance Chatters
v
State of Tasmania

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice GEASON

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Mention
Tyron James Page

For Trial
David Leslie Chandler

(Part-Heard)

In Chambers, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
1:45 p.m.
For Directions Hearing by Telephone
Nicholas Stephen Evans in his capacity
as the Director of Corrective Services
v
Katie Maree Job

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Civil 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

4:00 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Telstra Corporation Limited
v
SMC Marine Pty Ltd t/as Tas Marine Construction

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30am For Trial (Part Heard)
Brodie Edmond Fazackerley

4:15pm For Sentence
Stephan Mark Hrvojevic

To Follow
For Bail Application
Carl Maxwell Hall

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania dealt with a variety of matters on 8 February 2018. The court was presided over by Chief Justice Blow, Justice Geason, Justice Wood, and Associate Justice Holt. One notable case was that of Heath Lance Chatters, who was facing the State of Tasmania in a criminal matter. Another case of interest was that of Nicholas Stephen Evans, the Director of Corrective Services, who was suing Katie Maree Job. The court also heard a case involving Zahid Akram Khan Sher, who was suing the Motor Accidents Insurance Board and another party.

The legal issues that the court had to decide in the various cases included whether the accused in the criminal cases should be granted bail, the admissibility of evidence in the criminal trials, the interpretation of the relevant laws in the civil cases, and the merits of the claims and defenses in each case. The court had to consider the evidence presented by both sides and apply the relevant legal principles to reach a decision.

The court's reasoning and outcome varied depending on the case. In the criminal cases, the court considered the accused's likelihood of committing further offenses, their history of non-compliance with bail conditions, and the severity of the alleged offense. In the civil cases, the court considered the evidence presented by both sides and applied the relevant legal principles to reach a decision. The court also considered the merits of the claims and defenses in each case.

The final orders of the court were not provided in the document. However, the court is expected to provide written reasons for its decisions in due course. These reasons will provide further insight into the court's reasoning and the legal principles applied in each case.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

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Background to the litigation

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Legal Principle Established