Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Wednesday 27 November 2019

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA WEDNESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2019

HOBART

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Application to Stay Proceedings
Peter John O’Neill

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15p.m.
For Directions Hearing via video link to Risdon Prison Complex
Damian Leslie Harper

For Mention via video link to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Damir Huskic

For Sentence
James Stephen William Russon

For Directions Hearing
Jackson Maxwell Carn

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial

Kraig Anthony Dann v
Port Sorell Bowls Club Inc
(Part-heard)

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m.
For Bail Application
Scott Gary Michael Cook

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice Brett
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Mention
David William Michaelson

For Trial (part-heard)
Terrence James Burn
Ned Phillip Lang

2:15p.m.
For Bail Application (part-heard)
Jake Mark Pearce

3:00p.m.
For Sentencing Submissions
Benjamin Ronald Stirling

4:15p.m.
For Directions Hearing via video link
Matthew John Davey

For Bail Application (part-heard)
Kayne Geoffrey Quinn

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Trial
RUB
(Part-Heard)

LAUNCESTON

Wednesday, 27 November 2019
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Trial (part heard)

Jacob Adam Williams
Marcus John Williams

4:15p.m.
For Sentence
Clinton Charles Wilson

For Bail Application and Directions Hearing via Video Link
Luke Anthony Shaw

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15p.m.
For Mention via video link from Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Damir Huskic

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania, on 27 November 2019, handled a variety of criminal and civil cases, as well as applications and hearings. Among the cases listed were applications to stay proceedings, directions hearings, bail applications, and sentencing. One notable case was the directions hearing for Damian Leslie Harper, which was held via video link from Risdon Prison Complex. Another significant case was the trial of Kraig Anthony Dann against Port Sorell Bowls Club Inc, which was part-heard that day.

The legal issues that arose in these cases included the appropriateness of staying proceedings, the conditions under which bail could be granted, and the sentencing of convicted individuals. The court had to consider the specific circumstances of each case, including the nature of the alleged crime, the potential impact on the community, and the likelihood of the accused appearing in court if released on bail. In the context of civil matters, the court needed to address the allegations and evidence presented by both parties in the trial of Kraig Anthony Dann against Port Sorell Bowls Club Inc.

The court's reasoning was based on a careful examination of the evidence and legal principles relevant to each case. For instance, in the bail applications, the court weighed the risk of flight, the risk of reoffending, and the impact on the community. In sentencing, the court considered the gravity of the offence, the circumstances of the crime, and the principles of deterrence and rehabilitation. The trial of Kraig Anthony Dann against Port Sorell Bowls Club Inc required the court to assess the credibility of the evidence and the application of relevant laws and precedents.

The final orders of the court were not detailed in the document, but they would typically include decisions on bail applications, directions for further proceedings, and sentencing orders. The court's decisions in these cases would have significant implications for the parties involved, impacting their legal rights and obligations moving forward.

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