Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Tuesday, 7 May 2019 Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2019

HOBART

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:15a.m.
For Trial
CJR

9:30a.m.
For Preliminary Proceedings Application
Brodie John Self
Jye David Cowen

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice ESTCOURT

Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
ALS
(Part-Heard)

4:00 p.m.
For Bail Application
Joshua Haley
Carley Anne Watkins

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 Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30am For Judgment
GAW

10:00am For Mention
Jamie Lowe

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice BRETT
Civil Jurisdiction

10:00am For Trial
Eunice Beverley McCarthy
v
Saltwood Pty Ltd

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice Wood
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Darren Ward Gale
(Part-Heard)

4:15 p.m.
For Bail Application
Sarah Jane Reid

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Details

AGLC: Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Tuesday, 7 May 2019 [2019] TASSCCourtlist 95
Case: [2019] TASSCCourtlist 95
Decision Date

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Eunice Beverley McCarthy commenced proceedings against Saltwood Pty Ltd in the Supreme Court of Tasmania. McCarthy sought damages for personal injuries sustained as a result of a slip and fall incident at a shopping centre owned by Saltwood Pty Ltd. The case was heard before Justice Wood in Burnie. The central legal issue before the court was whether Saltwood Pty Ltd had breached its duty of care towards McCarthy, resulting in her injuries. This involved determining if the company was negligent in maintaining the premises and if the injury was foreseeable.

The court examined the evidence presented regarding the circumstances of the incident, including the condition of the premises at the time, any prior knowledge of the hazard, and whether reasonable steps were taken to address it. Justice Wood considered the principles of negligence, specifically the duty of care owed by property owners to visitors. The court also assessed whether Saltwood Pty Ltd's actions met the standard of a reasonably prudent person under the circumstances.

In delivering the judgment, Justice Wood found that Saltwood Pty Ltd had indeed breached its duty of care. The evidence demonstrated that the company was aware of the hazardous condition but failed to take adequate steps to rectify it. Consequently, the court held Saltwood Pty Ltd liable for McCarthy's injuries. The final orders included compensation for McCarthy, covering medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.

Orders