Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Tuesday 10 March 2020

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA TUESDAY 10 MARCH 2020

HOBART

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Directions Hearing via video link to Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Meraki Sharka James Mansell

For Bail Application
Darren James McCall

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Directions Hearing via-link to PWR, Cameron Street, Launceston and Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
P G T

12:00 p.m.
For Special Hearing
B G M
(Part-heard)

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Bail Application
Damien Steven Matthews
(Part-heard)

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
3:00p.m.
For Bail Application
Jye Matthew Lowry

4:15p.m.
For Directions Hearing
AJS

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT

9:30 am
Digga Excavations Pty Ltd v Linear Capital Pty Ltd
Directions hearing

11 am
Christine Gardiner-Garden v Misho & Associates Pty Ltd
Rule 414 directions hearing

LAUNCESTON

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Directions Hearing via video link from Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Meraki Sharka James Mansell

PWR, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Directions Hearing via-link from Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
P G T

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30a.m.
For Bail Application
Robert Harold Gerrard

11:00a.m.
For Mention via Video Link
Joshua Josef Barker

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Directions Hearing via-link from Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
P G T

CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, several cases were heard on Tuesday, 10 March 2020. One of the cases was Meraki Sharka James Mansell, which was heard via video link to Launceston. This case involved a directions hearing, and the matter was presided over by Justice WOOD. Another case, Christine Gardiner-Garden v Misho & Associates Pty Ltd, was also heard in Hobart. This case involved a Rule 414 directions hearing and was presided over by Chief Justice BLOW. Additionally, several bail applications were heard in both Hobart and Launceston.

The legal issues that the court had to decide in these cases included the appropriate procedures for conducting hearings via video link, the application of the relevant rules for directions hearings, and the assessment of bail applications based on the specific circumstances of each case. The court had to consider the implications of conducting hearings remotely, ensuring that the parties had a fair opportunity to present their cases and that the court could make informed decisions.

The court's reasoning and outcome in these cases involved a careful consideration of the evidence and arguments presented by the parties. The court determined that the use of video link for hearings was appropriate in certain circumstances, provided that all parties had an equal opportunity to participate and that the quality of the video and audio was sufficient. The court also considered the specific facts and circumstances of each case in making its decisions on bail applications, taking into account factors such as the seriousness of the offence, the likelihood of the accused appearing in court, and the risk of reoffending.

The final orders of the court in these cases included directions for further hearings, either in person or via video link, and decisions on bail applications based on the specific circumstances of each case. The court also made orders in relation to the conduct of the hearings, ensuring that all parties had a fair opportunity to present their cases and that the quality of the video and audio was sufficient.

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