Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Wednesday, 14 August 2019

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA WEDNESDAY, 14 AUGUST 2019

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Chief Justice BLOW

Civil Jurisdiction

9:45 a.m.

For Admission to the Legal Profession

Rebecca Lee Prior

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Chief Justice BLOW

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:15 a.m.

For Plea

Christopher Michael Goss

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice WOOD

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Trial

(Part-Heard)

2:15 p.m.

For Bail Application

Luke David Buck

Beau-Nathan Jon Gilchrist

Adam John Rex Stone

4:00 p.m.

For Bail Application

Andrew David Thompson

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice ESTCOURT

Civil Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Trial

Jess Klaas Keller v Jiah Jonathan Phillips

(Part-heard)

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice GEASON

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:15 a.m.

For Trial

Christopher Lewis Emery

(Part-Heard)

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30 a.m.

For Trial

MGR

(Part-Heard)

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie

Before Justice PEARCE

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30a.m.

For Bail Application

Shannon Mulvey

(Part Heard)

10:00a.m.

For Trial

AGM

4:15p.m.

For Sentence

CJW

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a case concerning the admission of Rebecca Lee Prior to the legal profession. The court was tasked with determining whether Prior met the necessary criteria for admission, including her qualifications, experience, and character. This decision is critical as it sets the standard for future applicants and ensures that only suitably qualified individuals are admitted to the legal profession.

The court considered various aspects of Prior's application, including her academic background, practical experience, and any character references. The decision involved a thorough evaluation of whether Prior satisfied the statutory and regulatory requirements for admission, including passing the necessary exams, completing supervised legal practice, and demonstrating good character. The court balanced these factors to determine if Prior was fit and proper to be admitted as a legal practitioner.

Upon reviewing the evidence and application, the court found that Rebecca Lee Prior met all the necessary criteria for admission to the legal profession. The court was satisfied with her qualifications, practical experience, and character references. Consequently, the court granted her admission, recognising her suitability and readiness to practice law in Tasmania.

The final orders of the court included the admission of Rebecca Lee Prior to the legal profession, effective immediately. This decision allows Prior to commence her career as a legal practitioner, subject to the usual professional obligations and requirements.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Orders of the court

Background to the litigation

Evidence Before The Court

Reasons for decision

Legal Principle Established