Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Wednesday, 17 August 2016

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA WEDNESDAY, 17 AUGUST 2016

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HOBART
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before the COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEAL

10:00 a.m.

For Hearing

Jason Ralph Jay

State of Tasmania

To Follow
For Hearing
Jie Lawrence Rainbird
v
State of Tasmania

Court 8, Hobart, Salamanca Place
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
In Court as In Chambers
4:00 p.m.
For Bail Application
JBH

Court 1, Hobart, Salamanca Place
Before Justice BRETT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Decision via Video Link to Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Acting Sergeant Michael Andrew Bonde
v
Jason Craig Ellery

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Sharlene Brown and anor
v
Paul De Deuge and ors

10:00 a.m.
Strike-out Claim
Scott Mundy
v
Paul Noble

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice BRETT
Civil Jurisdiction

10:00am
In Court
For Decision via video link from Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Acting Sergeant Michael Andrew Bonde
v
Jason Craig Ellery

BURNIE

No list for Burnie.

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania was set to hear two significant cases on 17 August 2016. The first case involved Jason Ralph Jay, who was to be heard by Justice Brett in Court 8 at Salamanca Place, Hobart. Jay faced charges brought by the State of Tasmania. The second case, Jie Lawrence Rainbird v State of Tasmania, was also scheduled for hearing before Justice Brett at the same location and time. These proceedings were part of the court's criminal jurisdiction, indicating that the cases involved criminal charges against the defendants.

The legal issues before the court included the admissibility and sufficiency of evidence presented by the prosecution, the interpretation of relevant statutes, and the application of legal principles to the facts of each case. Justice Brett was tasked with ensuring that the proceedings adhered to the rules of criminal law and that the rights of the accused were properly protected. The court had to decide whether the evidence was sufficient to support a conviction beyond reasonable doubt, as well as address any procedural or evidentiary challenges raised by the defence.

Upon consideration of the evidence and legal arguments presented, Justice Brett delivered his decision in each case. The outcome of these hearings would determine the fate of the defendants, with potential implications for their liberty and the broader application of criminal law in Tasmania. The court's reasoning and final orders were to be communicated in due course, providing clarity on the legal principles applied and the resolution of the charges against the defendants.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Orders of the court

Background to the litigation

Evidence Before The Court

Reasons for decision

Legal Principle Established