Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Wednesday, 25 September 2019

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA WEDNESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2019

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Chief Justice BLOW

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Trial

Bradley Scott Purkiss

Margaret Anne Otto

(part-heard)

4:15p.m.

For Directions Hearing

ABM

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice WOOD

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00a.m.

For Trial

Benjamin Victor Thorp

(part-heard)

2:15p.m. not before 4:15p.m.

For Directions Hearing

Jason Darrell Triffett

4:15p.m.

For Directions Hearing

Belinda Leone Colbran

State of Tasmania

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice WOOD

Civil Jurisdiction

4:15p.m.

For Judgment

Zahid Sher v Motor Accidents Insurance Board

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice ESTCOURT

Civil Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Hearing

Xuede Shi v Acting Sergeant Scott Wilkie

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice BRETT

Civil Jurisdiction

9:15a.m.

For Judgment via video link from Court 1,

Alexander Street, Burnie

Kim Bradshaw v Tasmania Networks Pty Ltd

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice GEASON

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Mention

WACC

For Trial

JSP

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Associate Justice HOLT

10 am

Tasmanian Country Club-Casino Pty Ltd (trading as Country Club Tasmania)

v Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission

Discovery

Australian National Hotels Pty Ltd (trading as Wrest Point Hotel Casino)

v Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission

Discovery

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice PEARCE

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00a.m.

For Bail Consent

Michael John Jones

To Follow:

10:00a.m.

For Trial

Jarrod Robert Ward

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

4:15p.m.

For mention via video link from Court 1,

Alexander Street, Burnie

SJH

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie

Before Justice BRETT

Civil Jurisdiction

9:15a.m.

For Judgment via video link to Court 1,

Salamanca Place, Hobart

Kim Bradshaw v Tasmania Networks Pty Ltd

10:00a.m.

For Mention

Krishna Kali Brown

For Trial (part heard)

Ryan Andrew Shackcloth

4:15p.m.

For Mention via video link to Court 2,

Cameron Street, Launceston

SJH

Kristy Jayne Grant

For Plea

Ezechial Joseph Naughton

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case of Belinda Leone Colbran v State of Tasmania was heard in the Supreme Court of Tasmania before Justice WOOD in civil jurisdiction. The nature of the dispute involved the plaintiff seeking compensation from the defendant for personal injuries sustained in a car accident. The legal issues before the court included whether the defendant was negligent in causing the accident, the extent of the injuries suffered by the plaintiff, and the appropriate amount of damages to be awarded.

The court considered the evidence presented by both parties, including expert witness testimony on the injuries and causation. Justice WOOD evaluated the degree of fault attributable to each party and the impact of the injuries on the plaintiff's life. The court's reasoning was based on established principles of negligence and damages in personal injury cases, taking into account the specific circumstances of the accident and the evidence provided.

The outcome of the case was in favour of the plaintiff, with the court finding the defendant liable for negligence and awarding damages to the plaintiff. Justice WOOD ordered the defendant to pay the plaintiff a sum of money reflecting the full extent of the injuries and their impact on her life. The final orders included compensation for medical expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Orders of the court

Background to the litigation

Evidence Before The Court

Reasons for decision

Legal Principle Established