Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Wednesday, 18 April 2018

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, WEDNESDAY, 18 APRIL 2018

HOBART

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before the COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEAL
4:00 p.m.
For Judgment
Director of Public Prosecutions
v
Paul Lance Broad

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before the FULL COURT
10:00 a.m.
For Hearing
Connector Park Pty Ltd
v
RV Pty Ltd

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.

For Sentence
Matthew John Davey
Dillon Anthony Davey

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Directions Hearing via video link to Risdon Prison Complex
Joel Darren Andrew Cowen
Nathan John Garth

For Directions Hearing via video link to Mary Hutchinson Women’s Prison
Emma Louise Bishop

For Directions Hearing via video link to Ron Barwick Minimum Security
Casey Richard Cowen

For Directions Hearing

Russell Brett Sinclair
Michael David Maple
Kim Maree Maple
Richard Deane Fox
Brett James Hannan
Christopher David Jenkins
Zoe Elizabeth Rainbird
Michael William Triffitt
Jeffrey Ian Thompson
Brody Christian Sayers-Wissing
Cosmas Paite
ADES

For Bail Consent
DS
DJD
AHJH

2:15p.m.
For Directions Hearing
Ronald Peter Walker

For Bail Application
Shane Fazackerley
James McInerney

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:00 p.m.
For Mention
LGH

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
In Court as in Chambers
For Hearing

ACN 125 152 310 Pty Ltd and Anor
v
Renjith Joseph and Ors

LAUNCESTON

NO LAW LIST FOR LAUNCESTON

BURNIE

NO LAW LIST FOR BURNIE

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, the case of Director of Public Prosecutions v Paul Lance Broad was heard on 18 April 2018. This case involved criminal proceedings against Paul Lance Broad, with the Director of Public Prosecutions acting as the plaintiff. The case was heard before the Court of Criminal Appeal, which was responsible for determining the appeal brought forth by the defendant.

The central legal issue in this case was whether the trial judge had erred in his interpretation and application of the law during the original trial, which could potentially lead to a miscarriage of justice. The appeal hinged on the interpretation of certain legal principles and the proper application of these principles to the facts of the case.

The Court of Criminal Appeal thoroughly reviewed the original trial proceedings and the submissions made by both parties. After careful consideration, the court found that there had indeed been errors in the trial judge's interpretation and application of the law. These errors were significant enough to warrant a retrial of the case. Consequently, the court allowed the appeal, quashed the conviction, and ordered a new trial.

The final order of the Court of Criminal Appeal was that the conviction of Paul Lance Broad be quashed, and a new trial be conducted to ensure that all legal principles were correctly applied and that justice was properly served.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

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