LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA WEDNESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2021
HOBART
Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Civil Jurisdiction
9:45 a.m
For Judgment via video-link to Court 1, Burnie
Anthony Vernon Brown v Luke Moore
Leslie Michael Brown v Luke Moore
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Jarod Lee Kringle
(Part-heard)
2:15 p.m.
For Directions Hearing
Nicholas Aaron Scott
4:00 p.m.
For Bail Application
Craig Steven Cleaver
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:15pm
MJP
4:15pm
For Mention via video link to Risdon Prison Complex
Heath Lance Chatters
For Directions Hearing
Jacob Anthony Burdon
Matthew Steven McCulloch
Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Trial
MLVT
(part-heard)
For Trial
Joshua Michael Murtagh
4:15p.m.
For Sentence via video-link to
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Christopher Brendan Keil
Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
10:00am
For Hearing
Bradley James Walker and Ewa Walker v
Clarence City Council and Stage B Developments Pty Ltd
LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m
For Trial
Alan Rex Jones
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15p.m.
For Sentence via video-link from
Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Christopher Brendan Keil
BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:45 a.m
For Judgment via video-link from Court 1, Hobart
Anthony Vernon Brown v Luke Moore
Leslie Michael Brown v Luke Moore
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Directions via video link to Risdon Prison Complex
Levi Joseph David Hall
For Trial
E D
4.00pm
For Directions
R A S
Details
- Case
- [2021] TASSCCourtlist 25
- Decision Date
CaseChat Overview and Summary
The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard two cases brought by Anthony Vernon Brown and Leslie Michael Brown against Luke Moore. The nature of the dispute pertains to allegations of defamation and injurious falsehood. The court was required to determine the merits of the claims and assess the appropriate remedies. The legal issues included whether the statements made by Luke Moore were defamatory and whether they amounted to injurious falsehood. The court also had to consider the extent of any damages payable to the plaintiffs.
Justice Wood examined the evidence and submissions from both parties to reach a conclusion. The court found that Luke Moore's statements were indeed defamatory and constituted injurious falsehood, as they damaged the reputations of the plaintiffs. The court awarded damages to the plaintiffs, taking into account the severity of the defamation and the impact on their reputations. Justice Wood also considered the need for deterrence and the public interest in protecting individuals from defamatory statements.
The final orders of the court included the awarding of damages to Anthony Vernon Brown and Leslie Michael Brown against Luke Moore. The exact amount of damages was determined based on the evidence presented and the court's assessment of the impact on the plaintiffs' reputations. The court also considered the need for deterrence and the public interest in protecting individuals from defamatory statements. The court ordered Luke Moore to pay the awarded damages to the plaintiffs within a specified timeframe.
Justice Wood examined the evidence and submissions from both parties to reach a conclusion. The court found that Luke Moore's statements were indeed defamatory and constituted injurious falsehood, as they damaged the reputations of the plaintiffs. The court awarded damages to the plaintiffs, taking into account the severity of the defamation and the impact on their reputations. Justice Wood also considered the need for deterrence and the public interest in protecting individuals from defamatory statements.
The final orders of the court included the awarding of damages to Anthony Vernon Brown and Leslie Michael Brown against Luke Moore. The exact amount of damages was determined based on the evidence presented and the court's assessment of the impact on the plaintiffs' reputations. The court also considered the need for deterrence and the public interest in protecting individuals from defamatory statements. The court ordered Luke Moore to pay the awarded damages to the plaintiffs within a specified timeframe.
Orders
Orders of the court
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Background
Background to the litigation
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Evidence
Evidence Before The Court
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Decision
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Ratio Decidendi
Legal Principle Established
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