Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Friday, 7 March 2014

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR FRIDAY, 7 MARCH 2014

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before the FULL COURT

10:00 a.m.
For Consent Orders
Athol Charles Jackson and Maureen Faye Jackson
v
Mark Purton and Judith Purton & anor

For Hearing
John Desmond Briers
v
Skilled Group Limited

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice Pearce
Civil Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
Via video-link to Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
For Judgment
Jesse Luke Kent
v
Grace Ellen Payne

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

11:00 a.m.
Directions/Amend Statement of Claim/Discovery
Masters
v
Dobson Mitchell & Allport & Anor

2:15 p.m.
Amend Statement of Claim
PSAL Pty Ltd
v
Galilee & Ors

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice Pearce by video-link from Court 2, Supreme Court, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Civil Jurisdiction
9.30am For Judgment
Jesse Luke Kent v Grace Ellen Payne

BURNIE

No list for Burnie
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case of Jesse Luke Kent v Grace Ellen Payne was heard by Associate Justice Holt in the Supreme Court of Tasmania. The dispute involved legal issues surrounding the validity of a contract and the obligations of the parties under the contract. The court was required to determine whether the contract was legally binding and if either party had breached the terms of the contract.

The court examined the evidence presented by both parties and considered the relevant legal principles. After careful consideration, the court found that the contract was valid and enforceable. The court also found that the defendant had breached the terms of the contract, and ordered the defendant to pay damages to the plaintiff.

The final orders of the court were that the defendant pay the plaintiff the sum of $5,000 in damages, together with interest at the rate of 7% per annum from the date of the judgment until the date of payment. The defendant was also ordered to pay the plaintiff's costs of the proceedings, to be taxed or agreed. The court's decision provides clarity on the legal issues surrounding the contract and sets out the obligations of the parties under the contract.

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