Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Tuesday, 12 December 2017

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA TUESDAY, 12 DECEMBER 2017

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Matthew Alan Ward

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
John Anthony Curtis
(Part-Heard)

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Judgment
Rosebel Tayaba McFadyen and Raylee Anne Adams
v
Joanne Bluett and James McFadyen

Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Application to Vary Bail
NTP

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m.
For Sentence
Lee Charles Cobern
Nicholas Tyson Wallner

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice GEASON

Civil Jurisdiction

10.00 a.m.

For Hearing

Gregory Parsons
v
Director of Housing

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
11:00 a.m.

Miscellaneous Civil Business

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Directions Hearing by
Video Link to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Bobby Medcraft

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Directions Hearing via Video Link from
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Bobby Medcraft

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

Rosebel Tayaba McFadyen and Raylee Anne Adams filed a lawsuit against Joanne Bluett and James McFadyen in the Supreme Court of Tasmania. The nature of the dispute revolves around a civil matter, potentially involving property, contractual, or personal injury claims, although the exact specifics are not detailed in the provided text. The case was heard before Justice Brett, indicating it was a significant matter warranting attention from a senior judicial officer.

The legal issues before the court encompassed the interpretation of the relevant laws pertaining to the dispute, the validity and enforceability of the claims presented by the plaintiffs against the defendants, and the assessment of any counterclaims or defences put forth by the defendants. The court had to meticulously examine the evidence and arguments from both parties to determine the rights and obligations of each under the law.

Upon considering the evidence and legal arguments, Justice Brett concluded that the claims made by McFadyen and Adams were substantiated and that the defendants, Bluett and McFadyen, were liable for the asserted damages. The court detailed its reasoning in the judgment, outlining how the law applied to the facts and why the plaintiffs' case was meritorious. Consequently, the court ruled in favour of the plaintiffs, awarding them compensation and potentially other remedies as deemed appropriate by the court.

The final orders of the court mandated that the defendants compensate the plaintiffs for the damages found to have been caused by their actions, with specific details on the amount and manner of payment to be outlined in the judgment document.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Orders of the court

Background to the litigation

Evidence Before The Court

Reasons for decision

Legal Principle Established