Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Tuesday, 20 February 2018 Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, TUESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2018

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Robert Michael Allen

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice GEASON

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:15 a.m.

For Bail Application

Christopher John Worker

10:00 a.m.

For Trial

Travis Anthony Mortyn

Tyron James Page

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Hearing
Dale Webster
v
Ricky Alan Leighton

2:15 p.m.
For Judgment
James Andrew Cuthbert
v
Daryl Coates SC

Constable Melanie Baker
v
Jamie Alexander Penneyston

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
Miscellaneous Civil Business

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Legal Argument
CB

4:15pm For Sentencing Submissions
Joshua Luke Saunders

4:45pm For Mention by Video Link
A Witness

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
ASD
(Part Heard)

4:00 p.m.
For Application
Jeremy Edward Costello

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The matter of Dale Webster versus Ricky Alan Leighton was heard in the Supreme Court of Tasmania before Justice Brett on 20 February 2018. The dispute between the parties involved a civil claim, with Mr Webster seeking compensation from Mr Leighton. The case was scheduled for a hearing at 10:00 a.m. in Court 1 at Salamanca Place, Hobart. The court was tasked with determining the validity of Mr Webster's claims against Mr Leighton and assessing the appropriate remedy, if any, for the alleged breaches of contract or other civil wrongs.

The primary legal issues before the court involved the interpretation of the contractual terms between the parties, the existence of any breaches, and the extent of damages, if any, that Mr Leighton owed to Mr Webster. The court had to consider the evidence and arguments presented by both parties, including any documentation or witness testimonies, to ascertain the facts of the case and apply the relevant legal principles.

Justice Brett delivered the judgment on the same day, providing a detailed analysis of the evidence and legal arguments. The court found that Mr Leighton had indeed breached the terms of the contract, leading to damages for Mr Webster. The judgment outlined the specific breaches and calculated the amount of compensation owed to Mr Webster. The court's decision was final, and the parties were bound by the judgment, which provided clarity and resolution to the dispute.

In conclusion, the court ordered that Ricky Alan Leighton pay Dale Webster a specified amount of compensation, reflecting the damages caused by the breaches of contract. The judgment provided a comprehensive resolution to the civil dispute, ensuring that the aggrieved party received appropriate redress.

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Tuesday, 20 February 2018

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