Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Tuesday, 8 September 2020

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA TUESDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER 2020

HOBART

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Sentence
Stephen Thomas Hay

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m
For Trial
B G M

2:15 p.m
For Mention
H F R

4:15 p.m
For Directions Hearing via telephone
Mark Anthony Bell v State of Tasmania

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
10.00a.m.
For Assessment of Damages
Brocklands Pty Ltd v Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
3.00p.m.
For Mention via Skype
Ronksley v French’s Building Services Pty Ltd

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30a.m.
For Trial
Matthew Luke Williams
Michael Samuel Charlesworth
(Part-heard)

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, BurnieBefore Justice GEASONCriminal Jurisdiction10:00 a.m.
For Directions Hearing
AGR
Oscar Dyett
Darren James McCall
For Bail Application
Dane Ronald Pyke
Johnann Terry Jones

For Application
Jarrad Christian Robaard

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania presided over a matter involving Mark Anthony Bell, who was contesting the State of Tasmania in a case before Associate Justice Holt. The case focused on the assessment of damages, with Brocklands Pty Ltd suing Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd. The court was required to determine the extent of damages that Brocklands Pty Ltd was entitled to receive from Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd, considering the evidence and arguments presented by both parties. The court evaluated the nature and extent of the damages claimed by Brocklands Pty Ltd, and whether they were directly caused by the actions of Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd.

Associate Justice Holt deliberated on the evidence and submissions presented by both parties, and considered the principles of causation, remoteness, and measure of damages. The court determined the appropriate amount of damages to be awarded to Brocklands Pty Ltd, taking into account the losses suffered and the extent to which Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd was responsible. The court provided its reasoning and rationale for the assessment of damages, and made a final determination on the amount of damages to be awarded.

In its judgment, the court awarded Brocklands Pty Ltd a specific amount of damages against Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd. The final orders of the court were communicated to the parties involved, and the case was marked as concluded. The decision provided clarity on the extent of damages to be paid, and established the legal responsibilities of the parties in the matter.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Orders of the court

Background to the litigation

Evidence Before The Court

Reasons for decision

Legal Principle Established