Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Friday, 28 August 2015 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR FRIDAY, 28 AUGUST 2015

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before the COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEAL
9:45 a.m.
For Judgment
Ian Bruce Rushton
v
State of Tasmania

Garry Sullivan
v
State of Tasmania

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before the CRIMINAL COURT OF APPEAL
10.00 a.m.
For Hearing
William Eric Yabsley
v
The Queen

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
John William French

For Plea
Darren Michael Dobson
Jason Ralph Jay

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
In Court as in Chambers
9:30 a.m.
For Bail Application
Jason Shane Fahey

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
4:30 p.m.
For Judgment via video link to Launceston and Burnie
Last
v
Fonterra Australia Pty Ltd

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD

Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Hearing
Dean Flanagan
v
Claremont Village Shopping Centre and Ors
(Part Heard)

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Civil Jurisdiction
Before Chief Justice BLOW

4:30pm For Judgment via video link from Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Last
v
Fonterra Australia Pty Ltd

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Civil Jurisdiction
Before Chief Justice BLOW
4:30pm For Judgment via video link from Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Last
v
Fonterra Australia Pty Ltd

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania held a session on Friday, 28 August 2015, with a variety of criminal and civil matters being addressed. Among these matters was the case of Ian Bruce Rushton versus the State of Tasmania, presided over by the Court of Criminal Appeal. This case likely involved a significant criminal charge against Mr Rushton, with the Court of Criminal Appeal reviewing the decision or sentence imposed by a lower court. Another notable case was Garry Sullivan versus the State of Tasmania, which was also heard by the Court of Criminal Appeal. The nature of the dispute in this case is not detailed, but it likely involved a criminal proceeding that reached the appellate level.

The legal issues in these cases involved the interpretation and application of criminal law, with a focus on whether the lower court's decision or sentence was just and in accordance with the law. The Court of Criminal Appeal had to consider whether there were any errors in the proceedings or in the application of the law that could have affected the outcome. The court was also tasked with ensuring that the principles of natural justice and fairness were upheld throughout the legal process.

In delivering its judgment, the Court of Criminal Appeal meticulously reviewed the evidence, the legal arguments presented, and the reasoning of the lower court. The court considered whether the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction or sentence, and whether any procedural errors occurred that might warrant a new trial or reconsideration of the sentence. Ultimately, the court's reasoning and outcome were based on a thorough analysis of the law and the facts of the case. The final orders would reflect the court's decision on whether to uphold, overturn, or modify the lower court's ruling.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Friday, 28 August 2015

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