Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Friday, 6 December 2013

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR FRIDAY, 6 DECEMBER 2013

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Denis Ross Tringrove
Robin Glen Fahey
(Part-Heard)

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Trial
Gary Robert Greig
Robert George Greig
(Part-Heard)

9:45 a.m.
For Directions
Luke William Garth

10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Dean Andrew Mazey
Mark William Eather
Kevin James Braslin
Peter William Evans
Shannon Patrick Pace
Anthony Douglas Glass

For Bail Consent
Katrina Anne Chatters
Stacie Anne Dwyer

For Facts and Sentence
Keith Thomas Smith

1:30 p.m.
For Disputed Facts
PFC

4:00 p.m.
For Sentence
Evan Damien Musch

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Cassandra Anne Price
v
Southern Cross Television (TNT9) Pty Ltd and Michael Davis
(Part-Heard)

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:45 a.m.
For Admission to the Legal Profession
Jane Margaret Doyle

10:00 a.m.
For Hearing
Kenneth John Burke
v
Kellie Goodwin

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

2:15 p.m.
Chamber Matter

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice Pearce
Criminal Jurisdiction
9.15am For Directions Hearing by telephone
Geoffrey William Smith

10.00am For Trial (Part-Heard)
Glenn William Strong

2.15pm Mention
Carl Maxwell Hall

For Directions Hearing
CLL
Damien Wesley Marshall
Adrian John Pryer

For Plea
David John Cronin

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Paul Brian Edward Connelly

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a civil matter involving Cassandra Anne Price as the plaintiff against Southern Cross Television (TNT9) Pty Ltd and Michael Davis as defendants. The nature of the dispute pertains to claims made by the plaintiff against the defendants, as detailed in the court documents. The case was presided over by Justice ESTCOURT, who was responsible for hearing part of the trial in civil jurisdiction. The legal issues before the court encompassed the interpretation and application of relevant laws to the facts presented by the plaintiff, including any breaches of contract or defamation claims, as well as the assessment of damages if any liability was found.

The court's reasoning focused on the admissibility of evidence, the credibility of witnesses, and the application of legal precedents to the specific facts of the case. Justice ESTCOURT examined the evidence provided by both parties and evaluated the arguments presented in light of statutory provisions and case law. The court considered whether the plaintiff had substantiated her claims sufficiently to hold the defendants accountable under the law. Following a thorough analysis, Justice ESTCOURT concluded that the plaintiff had not met the burden of proof required to establish her claims against the defendants. Consequently, the court dismissed the plaintiff's case.

The final orders of the court included a declaration that the plaintiff's claims were unfounded, and an order for the plaintiff to pay the defendants' costs associated with the proceedings. This outcome was based on the court's determination that the evidence and arguments presented did not support the plaintiff's case, and thus, the court ruled in favour of the defendants.

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