Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Friday, 27 March 2015

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2015

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 via video link to Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
For Directions Hearing
Judith Maree Jones

10:00 a.m.
For Bail Consent
Maxwell Douglas Morrison

For Bail Application
Matthew John Whatley
(Part-Heard)

For Sentence
Garry Maxwell Billinghurst

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Trial
Denison Ong Chin Jui
Nicholas David McWilliams
Joseph Andrew Edwards
(Part Heard)

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Civil Jurisdiction
11:00 a.m.
For Trial
Troy Leslie Eirth
v
Geoffrey Arthur Spaulding
(Part-Heard)

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m. via video link to Burnie
Miscellaneous Civil Business

9:30 a.m.
For Mention
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
v
Gardner and Anor

12:00 p.m.
Enter Judgment
Bass Oil & Gas Pty Ltd
v
Bendall

LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Trial (Part Heard)
Marco Daniel Rusterholz

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30am For Mention via Video-Link to Risdon Prison Complex

Brett Andrew Kitchen

10:00am For Mention

Michael John Hess

To Follow For Trial (Part Heard)

Stewart Robert McLean

Benjamin Shay Hosking

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30am For Directions Hearing via video link from Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart,
Judith Maree Jones

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice Wood
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Trial (part-heard)
Justin Raynor Bott

10:00 a.m.
For Sentence
Benjamin Shane Moran

For Plea
Jamie Laurence Carrick

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a variety of cases on Friday, 27 March 2015. Notable cases include a directions hearing for Judith Maree Jones in Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart, presided over by Chief Justice Blow, and a bail consent application for Maxwell Douglas Morrison. Another significant case involved a part-heard bail application for Matthew John Whatley. Sentencing for Garry Maxwell Billinghurst was also scheduled. The Criminal Jurisdiction also heard part-heard trials for Denison Ong Chin Jui, Nicholas David McWilliams, and Joseph Andrew Edwards. Civil matters were handled in Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart by Associate Justice Holt, which included a part-heard trial between Troy Leslie Eirth and Geoffrey Arthur Spaulding.

The legal issues presented in these cases ranged from directions in criminal proceedings to bail applications and sentencing. The court had to consider the nature of the charges against each defendant, the likelihood of the accused appearing in court if granted bail, and the appropriate sentence if the accused was found guilty. For civil matters, the court had to determine the outcomes of the ongoing trials and make judgments based on the evidence and arguments presented.

The court's reasoning and outcome for each case were determined based on the specific circumstances and legal arguments presented. For instance, in the bail applications, the court had to weigh the risk of flight against the accused’s right to liberty. Sentencing decisions were based on the severity of the crime, the offender’s criminal history, and any mitigating or aggravating factors. In civil cases, the court rendered judgments based on the merits of the arguments and the evidence provided.

The final orders made by the court will depend on the outcomes of the hearings and trials. For criminal cases, these could include granting or denying bail, setting sentences, or providing directions for the continuation of trials. In civil matters, the court's final orders would include judgments in favour of one party or the other, or directions for further proceedings.

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