Supreme Court of Tasmania Amended Law Lists for Thursday, 1 November 2012

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA AMENDED LAW LISTS FOR THURSDAY, 1 NOVEMBER 2012

AMENDED LISTS FOR HOBART AND LAUNCESTON

HOBART
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
For Mention
Shane Rodney Narracott
ADG
Shaun Edward Murtagh

For Trial
JRJ
(Part-Heard)

Civil Jurisdiction
4.00 p.m.
For Judgment via Video-Link to Court 2, Supreme Court, Launceston
Wakefield
v
Power & Anor

Criminal Jurisdiction
4.00 p.m.
For Sentence via Video-Link to Court 2, Supreme Court, Launceston
Kathryn Anne Woodberry

4.15 p.m.
For Sentence
Joshua Graham Leed

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice EVANS
Civil Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m.
For Hearing

Bolong Holdings Pty Ltd

Concorde Investments Pty Ltd & Bruce Malcolm Mansfield Hallock

Bolong Holdings Pty Ltd

Bruce Malcolm Mansfield Hallock

(Part-Heard)

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9.15 a.m.
Via video link to Launceston
Miscellaneous Civil Business

11.30 a.m.
Submissions
The Police Association of Tasmania
v
Leary & Ors

3.00 p.m.
Chamber Matter

4.15 p.m.
Directions Hearing by telephone
Kelly Gang Forestry Services Pty Ltd
v
Smartfibre Pty Ltd

LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Chief Justice Crawford

Criminal Jurisdiction

10.00am
For Trial (Part Heard)
KJY

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice Tennent

Criminal Jurisdiction

9.30am
For Mention
JMWM

10.00am
For Trial
James Phillip Wright

Before Justice PORTER

Civil Jurisdiction
4.00 p.m.
For Judgment via Video-Link from Court 8, Supreme Court, Hobart
Wakefield
v
Power & Anor

Criminal Jurisdiction
For Sentence via Video-Link from Court 8, Supreme Court, Hobart
Kathryn Anne Woodberry

BURNIE
No list for Burnie.

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania amended law lists for Thursday, 1 November 2012, detail a variety of cases scheduled across different courts in Hobart and Launceston. The cases range from criminal to civil matters, with some being part-heard or requiring video-link hearings due to geographical constraints. Notable cases include a criminal trial involving Shane Rodney Narracott and Shaun Edward Murtagh, a sentencing hearing for Kathryn Anne Woodberry, and a civil hearing involving Bolong Holdings Pty Ltd versus Concorde Investments Pty Ltd and Bruce Malcolm Mansfield Hallock.

The legal issues in these cases encompass a broad spectrum of criminal and civil law, including matters of sentencing, trial proceedings, and civil disputes. The court had to decide on the appropriate judicial process for each case, considering factors such as the nature of the offence, the evidence presented, and the legal arguments from both parties. In the criminal cases, issues such as the admissibility of evidence and the appropriate sentence to be imposed were central. In the civil cases, disputes over contractual obligations, property rights, and financial compensation were primary concerns.

The reasoning of the court involved meticulous examination of the evidence and legal arguments presented by both parties. For criminal cases, the court had to ensure that the trials were conducted fairly and that all legal standards were adhered to. Sentencing decisions were based on the severity of the offence, the defendant's criminal history, and mitigating or aggravating circumstances. In civil cases, the court's reasoning focused on interpreting the relevant laws and applying them to the facts of the case to reach a just outcome. The decisions reflect the court's commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is served in both criminal and civil matters.

The final orders made by the court included the scheduling of trials, sentencing, and judgments, with some hearings conducted via video-link to accommodate geographical constraints. The court also scheduled directions hearings and chamber matters to manage the progression of ongoing cases. The amended law lists ensure that the court's proceedings are organised efficiently, allowing for timely resolution of the disputes before it.

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