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

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

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Matthew John Davey
Dillon Anthony Davey
Scott Raymond Dale
(Part Heard)

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
DFP
(Part-Heard)

2.15 p.m.
For Legal Argument

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Directions Hearing via Video-Link
from Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
NHR

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Brocklands Pty Ltd
v
Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd
(Part-Heard)

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
9:30am For Directions Hearing via Video-Link
to Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
NHR

10:00am For Trial (Part Heard)
Nathan Scott Davidson

4:00pm For Mention
Witnesses

4:15pm For Application

To Follow

For Bail Application

MLP

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice BRETT

Civil Jurisdiction

9:30am For Judgment by video link from
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Dylan Trent Shepperd
v

Sergeant Lauren Cannell

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice BRETT

Civil Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Judgment by video link to
Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Dylan Trent Shepperd
v
Sergeant Lauren Cannell

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Guy Jon Lorenz
Scott Phillip Strahan
(Part-Heard)

4:00 p.m.
For Directions Hearing
Aaron James Ruston

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard several cases on 20 March 2018. One of the cases was Brocklands Pty Ltd v Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd, which was heard in Hobart before Justice Pearce. The nature of the dispute involved a claim by Brocklands against Tasmanian Networks for alleged breaches of contract and associated damages. The court was tasked with determining whether the defendant was liable for the alleged breaches and, if so, the extent of the damages owed to the plaintiff.

The legal issues the court had to decide included the interpretation of the contractual terms, the existence and extent of any breaches, and the calculation of damages. The court examined the contractual documents, the conduct of the parties, and expert evidence to ascertain whether there had been a breach of contract and, if so, to what extent it had occurred and the resulting damages.

In reaching its decision, the court considered the terms of the contract and the evidence presented by both parties. It found that certain obligations had indeed been breached by the defendant, and subsequently calculated the damages owed. The court's reasoning was based on a detailed analysis of the contract terms, the factual circumstances, and the applicable legal principles. The outcome was that the defendant was found liable for the breaches and was ordered to pay damages to the plaintiff.

The final orders of the court included a declaration that the defendant had breached the contract, an order for the defendant to pay damages to the plaintiff, and costs associated with the proceedings.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Orders of the court

Background to the litigation

Evidence Before The Court

Reasons for decision

Legal Principle Established