Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Friday, 16 March 2012 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR FRIDAY, 16 MARCH 2012

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice EVANS
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
JJBV
(Part-Heard)

2:00 p.m.
Directions Hearing
Maxwell Morrison

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
TCT
(Part-Heard)

Civil Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Bellenjuc Pty Ltd
v
Kentish Council

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m.
Via Video Link to Burnie
Miscellaneous Civil Business

11:00 a.m.
Amend/Strike out Statement of Claim
Di Benedetto & Anor
v
Forsyth & Ors

2:15 p.m.
Certificate of Readiness/Prepare for Trial
Wilson
v
Meaney

2:45 p.m.
Reinstate Defendant/Strike Out Defence
Spaulding
v
Adams

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Chief Justice Crawford

Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00am For Trial (Part-Heard)
MAJ

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street Burnie before Justice Tennent
Criminal Jurisdiction

9:15am
For Voire Dire
Anthony Colin Finnegan

10:00am
For Mention
CCC

For Application
William Tyler Frame

For Plea
Lee Terence Purton
Dylan Roy Bramich
Matthew John Whitchurch

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard various cases on 16 March 2012. In the criminal jurisdiction, the court presided over by Justice Evans held a part-heard trial for a case identified as JJBV. The court also held a directions hearing for the case of Maxwell Morrison, overseen by Justice Wood. In civil jurisdiction, the court presided over by Associate Justice Holt conducted a directions hearing for the case of Bellenjuc Pty Ltd versus Kentish Council. The court also addressed several other civil cases, including amendments to statements of claim and preparations for trial.

The legal issues before the court included the progress and procedural directions for ongoing criminal trials, the handling of civil disputes involving local government, and the administration of justice in civil litigation. The court was required to make decisions regarding the progression of trials, the issuance of procedural directions, and the management of civil cases. This encompassed ensuring that the cases were proceeding in an orderly and timely manner, addressing any legal or procedural challenges that arose, and providing the necessary guidance to the parties involved.

The reasoning and outcome of the court's decisions were grounded in the legal principles and procedural rules applicable to the cases at hand. The court provided directions to ensure that the trials and hearings were conducted efficiently and fairly. The decisions reflected a commitment to the proper administration of justice, ensuring that both criminal and civil cases received appropriate attention and procedural guidance. The court's outcomes were aimed at facilitating the resolution of the disputes in a timely and effective manner.

The final orders of the court included directions for the continuation of trials, procedural guidance for the parties involved in the civil cases, and the management of various administrative aspects of the cases. The court's decisions were intended to ensure that the legal process was proceeding according to the relevant laws and procedural rules, thereby contributing to the fair and efficient resolution of the disputes before it.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Friday, 16 March 2012

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