Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Tuesday, 26 October 2021

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA TUESDAY, 26 OCTOBER 2021

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:45 a.m.
For Directions Hearing via video-link to Magistrates Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
KBR

10:30 a.m.
For Directions Hearing via video-link to Risdon Prison Complex
Kye Douglas Glenn Palmer

Civil Jurisdiction
11:00 a.m.
For Directions Hearing
QRS
v
Legal Profession Board of Tasmania & Law Society of Tasmania

For Bail Application
11:30 a.m.
Luke Randall

PWR, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Bail Application via video-link to Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Stephen James Williams
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00am
For Trial
MJD

4.15pm
For Directions Hearing via video-link to Risdon Prison Complex
Bradley Glen Morrison

4.15pm
For Directions Hearing
EEVCourt 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice MARSHALL
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15p.m.
For Mention
Joshua Astell and Adrian Flounders

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
12:00p.m.
For Directions Hearing
Frederick John Pfeiffer v Christopher John Crole and anor

For Directions Hearing
Page Seager Pty Ltd v Conmoto Group Pty Ltd and anor

2:15p.m. via MS Teams
For Directions Hearing
The State of Tasmania v Duncan Cameron McPherson

For Directions Hearing
Anthony William Bennett v Ruth Allocca and anor

For Directions Hearing
Sarbo Securities Pty Ltd v J Hutchinson Pty Ltd and ors

For R414 Directions Hearing
TasBuild Limited v Programmed Skilled Workforce Limited

For Hearing
A Pitt & Co Pty Ltd and anor v Simmons Wolfhagen Pty Limited T/as Simmons Wolfhagen Lawyers (a firm)

For Hearing
Darren Kingsley Tressider v Cranes Combined Pty Ltd

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Mention
Jayde Patrick Burling

For Trial
Natalie Maher
(Part heard)

4:00pm
For Sentence
Robyn Lee Brown

4:15pm
For Bail Application via video-link to Private Witness Room, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Stephen James Williams

BURNIE

Magistrates Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:45 a.m.
For Directions Hearing via video-link from Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
KBR

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Trial
Patrick Kerry Ainslie

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania presided over a range of cases involving both criminal and civil matters. Notably, there were bail applications, directions hearings, and trials scheduled across various courts in Hobart and Launceston. One significant case involved Kye Douglas Glenn Palmer, who appeared for a bail application. Another case, QRS v Legal Profession Board of Tasmania & Law Society of Tasmania, involved a bail application as well. In criminal matters, cases such as MJD and Bradley Glen Morrison were set for directions hearings, indicating procedural steps in ongoing trials. Civil disputes also featured prominently, with cases such as Frederick John Pfeiffer v Christopher John Crole and anor and Page Seager Pty Ltd v Conmoto Group Pty Ltd and anor scheduled for directions hearings.

The court had to address various legal issues pertinent to each case. For criminal cases, issues such as the sufficiency of evidence for bail, procedural fairness, and the admissibility of certain evidence were central. In bail applications, the court had to balance the rights of the accused against public safety considerations. For civil cases, the primary issues revolved around procedural directives, jurisdictional questions, and the interpretation of contractual terms or statutory provisions. The court's decisions would set precedents impacting future cases in both criminal and civil law.

Justice Wood, presiding over the criminal jurisdiction, focused on ensuring that the accused's rights were protected while also considering public safety. The court granted bail to Kye Douglas Glenn Palmer after considering the evidence and arguments presented. In the civil case involving Frederick John Pfeiffer v Christopher John Crole and anor, the court issued directions aimed at expediting the resolution of the dispute. Each decision was tailored to the specifics of the case, reflecting the court's commitment to justice and procedural fairness. The outcomes ensured that the legal processes were adhered to, providing clarity and direction for the parties involved.

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