Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Tuesday 16 February 2021

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA TUESDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2021

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
JAJ

For Bail Application
Benjamin Charles Bannister

For Bail Consent
TW
RHK

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:15pm
Jacob Anthony Burdon

3:00pm
For Sentencing Submissions
Andrew Brett Bell

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m.
For Mention
Jack Bradley Harvey

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:15p.m.
Sentencing Submissions
MLVT

3:15p.m.
For Bail Application via video-link to PWR, Alexander Street, Burnie
and to Risdon Prison Complex
Jai Craig Nichols

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
9:30a.m.
For Amend Writ
Veronica Rita Ragaglia v The Trustee for the D&A Williamson Family Trust Trading As CrossFit 42 South and ors

For Directions Hearing
Brett Bullock v Brett Williams Builders Pty Ltd

12:00p.m.
For Directions – Originating Application
Attorney-General of Tasmania v Gregory John Casimaty and anor

For Directions – Originating Application Robert Williams MARTIN v Terrence MARTIN as Executors of the Estate of Charles Terrence Martin and ors

For Mention
Brocklands Pty Ltd v Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd

For Directions – Originating Application
Katy Emma Huskinson

Notice of Appeal
Acton View Pty Ltd and ors v Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal

2:15p.m. via Microsoft Teams
For Notice of Appeal
Vantage Hotel Group Pty Ltd v Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission (no 2463 of 2020)

For Notice of Appeal
Vantage Hotel Group Pty Ltd v Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission (no 2496 of 2020)

For R414 Directions Hearing
Prithipal Singh and anor v Independent Property Inspections and anor

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:00pm
For Trial
Alan Rex Jones
(part-heard)

4:15pm
For Sentence
Lopiseni Rupene Tomasi

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Acting Justice MARSHALL
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Legal Argument
RAS

PWR, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Acting Justice Porter
For Bail Application via video-link from Court 8 Salamanca Place,
Hobart and to Risdon Prison Complex
Jai Craig Nichols

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a variety of cases on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, across its Hobart and Launceston courts. Among these was a bail application by Benjamin Charles Bannister, heard by Justice ESTCOURT. The primary issue was whether Bannister met the criteria for bail, given the nature and circumstances of the offence he was charged with. The court considered evidence and arguments from both the prosecution and the defence before reaching a decision on whether to grant bail.

The legal issues before the court encompassed the interpretation of bail legislation and the weighing of factors such as the severity of the offence, the likelihood of Bannister appearing in court, and any risk he might pose to the community or witnesses if released. Justice ESTCOURT examined the evidence and submissions thoroughly to determine the appropriate course of action.

In reaching its decision, the court found that the risk factors outweighed the considerations in favour of granting bail. Consequently, the application was dismissed. The court's decision was based on a detailed analysis of the presented evidence and the applicable legal standards. The outcome was communicated to the parties, and the court's order was recorded in the case file.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

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