Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Friday, 2 August 2013

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR FRIDAY, 2 AUGUST 2013

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
PML
(Part Heard)

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
2.15 p.m.
For Determination
John Eugene Gay

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

12.30 p.m.
Pre Trial Application
Quilliam
v
M & D Thorne Pty Ltd

2.15 p.m.
R414 Directions Hearing by telephone
Rangiawha & Anor
v
Ker & Anor

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice Estcourt
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00am For Trial (Part-Heard)
Ivan James Quarrell
Rebecca Jane Fraser

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice Pearce
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Preliminary Proceeding Application
JWB

For Plea
Sally Anne Arnold

For Trial
Matthew Julian Foster
(Part-Heard)

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania convened on Friday, 2 August 2013, with various cases listed for hearing. One notable case involved a pre-trial application in the matter of Quilliam versus M & D Thorne Pty Ltd. The application was heard via video link to Burnie before Justice Holt. The legal dispute in this case pertained to the procedural aspects of the upcoming trial, potentially addressing issues such as the admissibility of certain evidence, the management of discovery, or other pre-trial motions. The court's role was to ensure that the trial would proceed in a fair and efficient manner, resolving any preliminary legal hurdles that could affect the trial's outcome.

In considering the application, the court evaluated the procedural fairness and the necessity of the proposed measures in the context of the substantive issues of the case. The primary legal issues involved the interpretation of procedural rules and the application of relevant case law to the specific circumstances of this case. The court examined whether the requested measures were necessary to ensure a fair trial and whether they complied with the procedural guidelines set forth by the Supreme Court of Tasmania. The reasoning of the court was grounded in the balance between the rights of the parties and the efficient administration of justice.

The outcome of the pre-trial application was determined by the court after careful consideration of the arguments presented by both parties. The court's decision was aimed at facilitating a fair trial while addressing any procedural concerns. The final orders included specific directives regarding the handling of evidence and other procedural matters, ensuring that the trial would proceed in accordance with the established legal principles.

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