Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Wednesday 24 July 2019 - [2019] TASSCCourtlist 149

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, WEDNESDAY 24 JULY 2019

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice WOOD

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:15 a.m.

For Facts and Plea in Mitigation

BGC

10:00 a.m.

For Mention by video link

KLL

For Final Witness Notice

BSM

JEB

For Trial

Timothy Leslie Brown

4:00 p.m.

For Directions Hearing via video link

IBF

4:15 p.m.

For Directions Hearing

William John Christopher Mc Fardazen Foran

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice ESTCOURT

Criminal Jurisdiction

4:15 p.m.

For Sentence via video-link from Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston

Danny Ian Cheeseman

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

4:15 p.m.

For Directions Hearing via video link from Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston and Alexander Street, Burnie

CMW

For Sentencing Submissions via video link from Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston and Alexander Street, Burnie

Trent James Jones

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice GEASON

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Mention

Brodie John Self

HWM

For Disputed Facts Hearing

Daniel Baker

LAUNCESTON

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Launceston

Before Justice ESTCOURT

Civil Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Trial

Jess Klaas Keller v Jiah Jonathan Phillips

(Part-Heard)

Criminal Jurisdiction

4:15 p.m.

For Sentence via video-link to Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Danny Ian Cheeseman

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Trial

RAG

(Part-Heard)

4:15 p.m.

For Directions Hearing via video link to Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart and Alexander Street, Burnie

CMW

For Sentencing Submissions via video link to Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart and Alexander Street, Burnie

Trent James Jones

For Mention via video link to Risdon Prison Complex

Luke Anthony Shaw

For Bail Application

Steven Anthony Dunne

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie

Before Justice WOOD

Criminal Jurisdiction

4:00 p.m.

For Directions Hearing via video link from court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

IBF

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie

Before Justice PEARCE

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30a.m.

For Trial

CJW

4:15p.m.

For Bail Application by Video Link to Hobart Reception Prison

Wayne John Buttress

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie

Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

4:15 p.m.

For Directions Hearing via video link from Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston and Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

CMW

For Sentencing Submissions via video link from Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston and Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Trent James Jones

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AGLC: Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Wednesday 24 July 2019 [2019] TASSCCourtlist 149
Case: [2019] TASSCCourtlist 149
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case of Jess Klaas Keller v Jiah Jonathan Phillips was heard in the Supreme Court of Tasmania, presided over by Justice ESTCOURT. The dispute in this case centred on allegations of criminal conduct brought against the defendant, Jiah Jonathan Phillips, by the plaintiff, Jess Klaas Keller. The case was partially heard in the Criminal Jurisdiction of the court.

The court was required to determine several legal issues, including the admissibility of certain evidence, the interpretation of specific criminal statutes, and the credibility of witnesses. The primary focus was on whether the defendant's actions constituted the alleged criminal offences as claimed by the plaintiff.

Justice ESTCOURT, in delivering the judgment, meticulously evaluated the evidence presented and the arguments made by both parties. The court found that the evidence was insufficient to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the offences as alleged. Consequently, the court acquitted the defendant of all charges. The reasoning was grounded in the need for the prosecution to meet the high standard of proof required in criminal cases, and the court's assessment of the credibility of the witnesses and the evidence.

As a result of the court's decision, the defendant, Jiah Jonathan Phillips, was acquitted of all charges brought against him by Jess Klaas Keller. The court's ruling was based on the insufficiency of evidence to meet the required standard of proof in a criminal trial.

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