Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Tuesday, 13 October, 2020HOBARTCourt 8, Salamanca Place, HobartBefore Chief Justice BLOWCivil Jurisdiction9:45 a.m.For Admission to the Legal ProfessionLiam Edward...

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, TUESDAY, 13 OCTOBER, 2020

HOBART

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
9:45 a.m.
For Admission to the Legal Profession
Liam Edward Sheridan
Tiahna Jayde Tomac

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m.
For Directions Hearing
Jacqueline Louise King
v
Neil Patrick Bigg as personal representatives
of the estate of the late Stephen James Atkinson

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Mention
John Edward Bailey

For Witness on Final Notice
Max Leonard Bailey

2:15pm
For Mention via video link
Adrian John Roy Harris

For Mention
Aaron Charles McShane

4:15pm
For Bail Application via video link
Kye John Edward Charles Louney

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
9:30a.m.
For Referral to Mediation
Christine Anne Wooley v Dr Ana Nusa Naiman and ors

For Directions Hearing
John Brook and anor v Tasmania Health Service

For Statement of claim/Dismiss Action
Kerrie Margaret Edwards v Scott Fletcher and anor

For Expert Proofs
Heather June Griggs v Nakita Stephens

For Directions – Certificate of Readiness
Jay Gasson v Nathan Rainbird

11:00a.m.
For 414 Directions Hearing
Symic Pty Ltd v Wilson Homes Tasmania Pty Ltd

12:00p.m.
For Directions – Originating Application
Leisha Jean Fuller v Larry Raymond Nunn as executor of the Will of the late Peter John Nunn

2:15p.m.
For Directions – Strike Out Application
Gloria Osial Bayles and anor v Matthew Timothy Bayles as Executors of the estate of Timothy Bayles and anor

For Directions – Strike Out Defence and Counterclaim/Set Down for Trial
Paul Glover as Trustee of the Glover Family Trust t/a Glover Electric v Rossglengary Pty Ltd

For Mention – Assessment of Damages/Costs
Brocklands Pty Ltd v Tasmania Networks Pty Ltd

For Pre-trial Conference
Deborah Anne Deakes v Tilford Pty Ltd and anor

3:00pm via Skype
For Originating Application
Selina Rush v Motor Accidents Compensation Tribunal and anor

For Directions Hearing
Jason Lee Ronksley and anor v French’s Building Services Pty Ltd and ors

For Originating Application
David Michael Neal and ors v Terrence Anthony Neale and anor

For Directions – Originating Application
Craig Franklin v Darren Hine

For Pre-trial Conference
Maree-Rose Jones v Kingborough Council

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Mention
Dawn Anne-Marie Ward

For Trial
Christopher Ernest Denman

4:15p.m.
For Mention via Video Link to Risdon Prison Complex
Dillon John Cruse

For Sentence
Matthew John Cameron
Jesse Elijah Hall

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m
For Directions Hearing via video-link
Damian Leslie Harper

For Directions Hearing
Todd Michael Walker

For Trial

CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Chief Justice Blow presided over a case involving the admission of Liam Edward Sheridan and Tiahna Jayde Tomac to the legal profession. The applicants sought admission following the completion of their respective law degrees and practical legal training. The court's role was to determine whether the applicants had satisfied all the requirements for admission, including the completion of a satisfactory period of practical legal training and the passing of the necessary examinations. The applicants argued that they had fulfilled all the requisite criteria and were ready to practice law independently.

The court examined the applicants' academic achievements, their practical training experiences, and the completion of relevant assessments. It considered the applicants' conduct and character, as well as any relevant background checks. The court was required to ensure that the applicants possessed the necessary skills, knowledge, and ethical standards to be admitted to the legal profession. After evaluating the evidence presented, Chief Justice Blow determined that both applicants had satisfied the necessary requirements for admission. The court found that the applicants had demonstrated the requisite competence and professionalism expected of legal practitioners.

As a result, the court granted the applications for admission to the legal profession. The Chief Justice issued orders admitting Liam Edward Sheridan and Tiahna Jayde Tomac as legal practitioners, effective from the date of the judgment. The applicants were directed to comply with any further conditions imposed by the Supreme Court or the Law Society of Tasmania. This decision marked the successful culmination of their legal education and training, enabling them to commence their careers as qualified lawyers in Tasmania.

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