Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Friday, 22 February 2013

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR FRIDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2013

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
For Mention
Shaun Matthew Dimech

For Sentence
Matthew John Townsend
Michael Jason Hinds
Shayden James Cowen
Christopher David Benjamine Wilton
John Kenneth Wallis
Shaun Edward Murtagh
Bradley Andrew Edward Devine

For Further Directions Hearing
Leigh Reginald Dobson

For Preliminary Proceedings Application
Shane Paul Bennett

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction

9.30 a.m.

For Mention

Peter Mitchel Dunbar

10.00 a.m.

For Sentence

Michael Thomas Jones

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Judgment
Skilltech Consulting Services Pty Ltd
v
Bold Vision Pty Ltd

10:00 a.m.
In Chambers
For Judgment
Animal Tuckerbox Pty Ltd
v
Simon Christopher Lloyd

10:30 a.m.
For Hearing via video-link to Launceston
Senior Sergeant John Parker
v
George Andrew Bushby

LAUNCESTON
Before Chief Justice Crawford
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00am For Bail Variation
Gary James Harper

For Sentence
Darryl Scott Donohue

2.00pm For Sentence
Scott Cameron Parker

2.15pm For Sentence
Mark Anthony Williamson

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice Blow by video-link from Court 3, Supreme Court, Hobart
Civil Jurisdiction

10.30am For Hearing
Senior Sergeant John Parker v. George Andrew Bushby

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Associate Justice Holt
Civil Jurisdiction

10.00am For Hearing (Part-Heard)
Blackley Investments Pty. Ltd. v. Burnie City Council

BURNIE
No list for Burnie.

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard various criminal and civil matters on Friday, 22 February 2013. In criminal matters, the court presided over sentencing, bail variations, and preliminary proceedings applications. Notable cases included the sentencing of individuals such as Shaun Matthew Dimech, Michael John Townsend, and Darryl Scott Donohue. In civil matters, the court handled cases such as Skilltech Consulting Services Pty Ltd v Bold Vision Pty Ltd and Animal Tuckerbox Pty Ltd v Simon Christopher Lloyd. The court also heard a case involving Senior Sergeant John Parker v George Andrew Bushby, with proceedings occurring both in Hobart and Launceston.

The legal issues in the civil cases primarily revolved around contractual disputes, liability, and damages. The court was required to interpret the terms of the contracts, determine if any breaches had occurred, and assess the extent of damages, if applicable. In the criminal cases, the court needed to consider the appropriate sentences for the convicted individuals based on the nature and circumstances of their offenses, as well as the principles of justice and deterrence. The court also needed to decide on bail variations and preliminary proceedings applications, which involved assessing the risk of flight, the potential for interference with witnesses, and the severity of the charges.

Justice Tennent, presiding over the Hobart sessions, delivered judgments in the civil cases, considering the evidence and arguments presented by both parties. In Skilltech Consulting Services Pty Ltd v Bold Vision Pty Ltd, the court ruled on the contractual obligations between the parties and determined the liability for any breaches. In Animal Tuckerbox Pty Ltd v Simon Christopher Lloyd, the court examined the terms of the agreement and awarded damages as appropriate. Justice Blow, handling the case of Senior Sergeant John Parker v George Andrew Bushby, considered the evidence presented and made a decision on the bail variation and the proceedings. Justice Wood and other justices presided over the remaining criminal cases, delivering sentences and making decisions on applications.

The final orders in the civil cases included the court's determination of liability and damages, with specific amounts awarded as appropriate. In the criminal cases, the court issued sentences reflecting the severity of the offenses and any mitigating or aggravating factors. Bail variations and preliminary proceedings applications were also addressed, with decisions made based on the evidence and arguments presented.

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