Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Tuesday 7 September 2021

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA TUESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2021

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial (Part-Heard)
Daniel Robert Knowles

4:00 p.m.
For Application via video-link to Magistrates Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Jayden Garry Fehlberg
(Part-Heard)

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Plea via video-link to Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Jeremy Mark Quinn

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Trial
MJD

4:15pm
For Decision via video link to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Liam Whitton-Lowe

For Mention via video link to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie and Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Nicholas Kyle Jones

For Mention
Trent Mervyn

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction

10am
For mention by video-link to Hobart Reception Prison
Ashley Dean Brown
Sam Cullen

For mention by video-link to Ron Barwick Prison
Tobias Oddie-Jones

For trial
James Stuart Walker

4pm
For breach of bail
Lisa Lyn Harwood
KMP

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
9:30a.m.
For Directions Hearing
Deanne LETTER (ADAMSON) v Gary KODE and anor

For Directions Hearing
Christine CAUDWELL and anor v Stephen WILKINSON and ors

11:00a.m.
For R414 Directions Hearing
Veronica Rita RAGAGLIA v THE TRUSTEE FOR THE D&A WILLIAMSON FAMILY TRUST T/as CrossFit 42 South and ors

12:00p.m.
For Directions Hearing
Kaye Margaret LITTLEDYKE v Wendy Louise SMITH and ors

For Directions Hearing
Dorothy Mavis DANIELS v Public Trustee and Executor of the Estate of the Late Alfred Ernest Pearce

For Directions Hearing
2:15p.m. via MS Teams
For Directions Hearing
Ann Marise GARLING v Tony PATINIOTIS

For Hearing
Darren Kingsley TRESSIDER v CRANES COMBINED PTY LTD

LAUNCESTON

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
4:15pm
For Mention via video link to Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart and Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Nicholas Kyle Jones

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Alesha Nyl Prentice
(Part-heard)

4:15 p.m.
For Plea via video-link to Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Jeremy Mark Quinn

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 pm
For Directions Hearing via video-link from Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Cecil Maurice Mabb

BURNIE

Magistrates Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m.
For Application via video-link from Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Jayden Garry Fehlberg
(Part-Heard)

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Decision via video link to Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Liam Whitton-Lowe

For Mention via video link to Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart and Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Nicholas Kyle Jones

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 am
For Mention
Liam Michael Elkin
Nathan James Gale

For Trial
Thomas Joseph Gardam

4:15 pm
For Directions Hearing via video-link to Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Cecil Maurice Mabb

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a variety of matters on Tuesday 7 September 2021, ranging from criminal cases to civil proceedings. In criminal jurisdiction, several cases were listed for trial, pleas, and mentions, with defendants appearing via video-link from various locations. Notable cases included the part-heard trial of Daniel Robert Knowles in Hobart and the plea hearing of Jeremy Mark Quinn in Launceston. Civil matters included directions hearings for cases such as Deanne Adamson v. Gary Kode and anor, and Veronica Rita Ragalactic v. The Trustee for the D&A Williamson Family Trust T/as CrossFit 42 South and ors. In Launceston, cases such as Alesha Nyl Prentice's part-heard trial and Cecil Maurice Mabb's directions hearing were scheduled. In Burnie, Jayden Garry Fehlberg's application was heard via video-link, alongside mentions and directions hearings for other defendants.

The court was tasked with addressing a range of legal issues across these cases. In the criminal proceedings, key issues included the admissibility of evidence, the application of bail conditions, and the interpretation of statutory provisions related to sentencing. For the civil cases, the primary focus was on procedural matters, including the scheduling of trials, the management of case lists, and the resolution of disputes over jurisdictional issues. The court also needed to consider the implications of remote hearings on the fairness and efficiency of the proceedings.

Justice Wood, presiding over the Burnie application, emphasised the importance of adhering to procedural rules even in the context of video-link hearings. The court acknowledged the necessity of such arrangements due to current circumstances but stressed that they must not compromise the integrity of the judicial process. In the Launceston trial of Alesha Nyl Prentice, Justice ESTCOURT highlighted the need for thorough examination of evidence to ensure a fair trial. The court's reasoning reflected a balance between accommodating technological constraints and maintaining high standards of justice.

The final orders varied across the cases, reflecting the outcomes of the hearings. In criminal matters, some defendants had their trials scheduled, while others faced decisions on bail conditions or plea hearings. In civil cases, directions hearings led to specific orders for case management, including timelines for filing further submissions and dates for subsequent hearings. The court's decisions aimed to streamline the judicial process while addressing the unique challenges posed by the ongoing circumstances.

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