Law Lists for the Supreme Court Of Tasmania Tuesday 30 March 2021HOBARTCourt 7 Salamanca Place, Hobart Before Justice WOODCriminal Jurisdiction4:00 p.mFor Directions Hearing via video-linkDamien Leslie...

Case [2021] TASSCCourtlist 93

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA TUESDAY 30 MARCH 2021

HOBART


Court 7 Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m
For Directions Hearing via video-link
Damien Leslie Harper
Cameron James Riley v State of Tasmania

4:15 p.m
For Sentencing Submissions via video-link
Zane Colin Roy Sengstock




Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE Criminal Jurisdiction
9:45am
For Trial
BTH(part-heard)



Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
PWR, Salamanca Place Hobart
4:15pm
For Bail Application via video link from Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Dawn Anne-Marie Ward



Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Mention
TPB

For Trial
Barry James Ambrose Cook
(part-heard)

4:15p.m.
For Plea in Mitigation
Aaron Dean Eaves



Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
10:00a.m.
For Amend Statement of Claim
Thi Thai Hoa DONG and anor v Thao Thu Thi NGUYEN

11:00a.m.
For Approve Agreement
Anthony Victor Dennis Jackson and ors v Zayde Patrick James BRANCH

12:00p.m.
For Directions
THE STATE OF TASMANIA v Ceri CHURCHILL

For Directions
OLYMPUS SUPERANNUATION FUND (TAS) Pty Ltd atf THE OLYMPUS SUPERANNUATION FUND v RECORDER OF TITLES

For Directions
Kara Michelle BROWNING v Stephen Fahan DIXON as Executor of the will of the Late Donald John Browning

For Directions
Cheralyn HAWKINS v TPT WEALTH LTD as Executor of the Estate of the Late John Hawkins

For Directions
Kimberley GEELAN and anor v Glenda Elayne BUSH

For Directions
Stephen David PURSELL and anor v Glenda Elayne BUSH

For Directions
Christina Raphael Francis Jane ROSSI-DYER by her Litigation Guardian Melissa Jane Theresa Jane Therese Rossi v Kelly Anne DYER and ors

For Directions
Krystyna NOWICKI v Kelly Anne DYER as personal legal representative of the Estate of the Late Geoffrey Quintin Dyer (in the will called Geoffrey Quinton Dyer) and ors

For Directions
The Estate of the Late Robert Allan SMITH

2:15p.m.
For R414 Directions Hearing
Alana Jean Myler NATHAN v Stephen Michael CLARKE

For R416 Directions Hearing
BORG MANUFACTURING PTY LTD (ACN 003 246 357) v John VAN’T SANT

For R416 Directions Hearing
THE UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA PROPERTY TRUST (TAS) (ABN 88 774 033 774) v Attorney General for the State of Tasmania

For Directions Hearing
Kimberley Anne Freeman as litigation guardian for Hallie Janice Belle Darke and Lacey Jane Darke v Nathan Reginald Darke and Graham Reginald Darke as legal personal representatives of the Estate of Simon Graham Darke and anor


LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Trial
Nicholas David Preston

4:15pm
For Bail Application via video link to PWR, Salamanca Place Hobart
Dawn Anne-Marie Ward

For Bail Application
Georgia Smith



BURNIE


Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Plea via video-link to Risdon Prison Complex
Alec Laurence Wilson-Mayne
For Plea
Daniel David Flint

2:15 p.m.
For Plea via video-link to Bon Barwick Prison
Stephen John Douglas

4:00 p.m.
For Mention
Max Elliott Waymouth


Details
Case
[2021] TASSCCourtlist 93
Decision Date

CaseChat Overview and Summary

This case involved a directions hearing for Damien Leslie Harper and Cameron James Riley, who were facing criminal charges. The hearing took place in the Supreme Court of Tasmania before Justice Wood via video link. The primary legal issue was to determine the appropriate course of action for the trial, including the scheduling and management of court proceedings. The court had to ensure that the defendants' rights were upheld while also facilitating a fair and efficient trial process.

The court considered various factors, such as the complexity of the case, the need for expert witnesses, and the availability of the defendants and their legal representatives. Justice Wood provided detailed directions to streamline the trial process, ensuring that all necessary evidence would be presented and that both parties had adequate time to prepare their cases. The court's decision aimed to balance the need for a timely resolution with the rights of the defendants to a fair trial.

The court's reasoning was based on the principles of natural justice and the efficient administration of justice. By providing clear directions, the court aimed to avoid unnecessary delays and ensure that the trial would proceed in an orderly manner. The outcome of the directions hearing was a set of detailed instructions for the trial management, including deadlines for filing pre-trial documents and a schedule for the trial itself.

The final orders included a directive for the parties to file any outstanding documents by a specified date, a schedule for pre-trial conferences, and a tentative trial date. The court emphasized the importance of adherence to these directions to ensure a fair and efficient trial process.

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