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
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RHK

Court 2, 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
09:30a.m.
For Trial
Joshua Michael Murtagh
(part-heard)

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

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Justice ESTCOURT heard a bail application from Benjamin Charles Bannister. The matter was listed for mention and bail consent. The legal issue before the court was whether Bannister met the criteria for bail under the relevant legislation. The court considered the seriousness of the offence, the likelihood of Bannister appearing in court if released on bail, and any other relevant factors. After reviewing the evidence and arguments presented, Justice ESTCOURT determined that Bannister was eligible for bail and set conditions for his release.

Justice BRETT presided over the sentencing submissions of Andrew Brett Bell. The legal issue was to determine an appropriate sentence for Bell, taking into account the principles of sentencing and the circumstances of the offence. The court considered the aggravating and mitigating factors, as well as the need for deterrence and rehabilitation. Justice BRETT imposed a sentence on Bell, which was within the range of penalties applicable for the offence committed.

The court issued orders for various matters heard throughout the day. Bannister's bail was granted with conditions, and Bell's sentencing submissions were considered, resulting in a sentence being imposed. Further directions and hearings were scheduled for other cases, including a directions hearing for Veronica Rita Ragaglia v The Trustee for the D&A Williamson Family Trust Trading As CrossFit 42 South and ors, and a notice of appeal hearing for Vantage Hotel Group Pty Ltd v Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission (no 2463 of 2020) and (no 2496 of 2020).

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Orders of the court

Background to the litigation

Evidence Before The Court

Reasons for decision

Legal Principle Established