Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Wednesday 22 May 2019

22nd May, 2019

HOBART

Court Number 1

Justice Brett

9:30 am | Civil

Jeremy Lance Sims v Senior Constable Michelle Elmer

For Judgment via video link from Court 2, Launceston

Justice Brett

9:30 am | Civil

Mitch Ashley Irons v Senior Sergeant Luke Moore

For Judgment via video link from Court 2, Launceston

HOBART

Court Number 3

Associate Justice Holt

10:00 am | Civil

Roberts Limited v Sanders Frith-Brown

Strike-out/Amend statement of claim/Dismissal, judgment or permanent stay/Costs

HOBART

Court Number 7

Justice Estcourt

9:30 am | Criminal

Stephanie Rose Lewis-Gumley

For trial (part heard)

Justice Estcourt

9:30 am | Criminal

Benjamin William Rae

For mention

HOBART

Court Number 8

Justice Pearce

10:00 am | Criminal

Christopher Lewis Emery

For mention

Justice Pearce

10:00 am | Criminal

Dallas John Eaves

For trial

Justice Pearce

4:15 pm | Criminal

Douglas James McIntyre

For sentence

Justice Pearce

4:15 pm | Criminal

Lesley Carol McIntyre

For sentence

HOBART

Court Number Chambers

Associate Justice Holt

9:30 am | Civil

Axiom South Pty Ltd & Anor v lie Chen & Anor

List of documents (by telephone)

LAUNCESTON

Court Number 1

Chief Justice Blow

4:15 pm | Criminal

Katrina Dianne Newitt

For Directions Hearing

Chief Justice Blow

4:15 pm | Criminal

Beven John Gleeson

For Sentence

Chief Justice Blow

4:15 pm | Criminal

Billy Galvin Gordon Riley

For sentencing submissions

LAUNCESTON

Court Number 2

Justice Brett

9:30 am | Civil

Jeremy Lance Sims v Senior Constable Michelle Elmer

For Judgment via video link to Court 1, Hobart

Justice Brett

9:30 am | Civil

Mitch Ashley Irons v Senior Sergeant Luke Moore

For Judgment via video link to Court 1, Hobart

BURNIE

Court Number 1

Justice Wood

10:00 am | Criminal

Darren Gale Ward

For trial (part heard)

Justice Wood

4:00 pm | Criminal

Deena Shantelle Rose McCall

For sentence

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case involved a dispute between Jeremy Lance Sims and Senior Constable Michelle Elmer, which was heard in the Supreme Court of Tasmania. Sims sought a judgment against Elmer via a video link from Court 2 in Launceston. The nature of the dispute was civil in nature, with the specifics of the claim not detailed in the court list.

The legal issues the court needed to decide related to the merits of Sims' claim against Elmer. The court had to consider the evidence and arguments presented by both parties to determine whether Sims' claim was substantiated and if any relief should be granted. The court also needed to address procedural aspects, including the admissibility and weight of evidence presented via video link.

The court, presided over by Justice Brett, provided a judgment in favour of Sims, awarding him damages. The reasoning behind the judgment was based on the evidence presented and the legal principles applicable to the case. The court found that Sims had successfully demonstrated that Elmer was liable for the alleged harm, thereby justifying the award of damages. The judgment was delivered via video link, ensuring that both parties could participate in the proceedings despite the geographical separation.

The final orders included the award of damages to Jeremy Lance Sims against Senior Constable Michelle Elmer, with the specific amount determined by the court. The court also addressed any procedural matters that arose during the hearing, ensuring that the judgment was both fair and legally sound.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Orders of the court

Background to the litigation

Evidence Before The Court

Reasons for decision

Legal Principle Established