Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Friday, 8 May 2015

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2015

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Mohamad Bastoni
EAE
Lisa Maree Shelton
Brent Humphrey
Dean Phillip Braslin
JSWR

For Bail Consent
Joseph Aaron Lattimer
AALC

For Trial
Brendon John Clapp
(Part-Heard)

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m.
For Trial
Daniel Peter Leonard Thorne
(Part Heard)

10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Angela Maree Leahy
Samuel Alfred Watterson
Clinton Peter Raven

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Civil Jurisdiction
In Court as in Chambers
10:00 a.m.
For Application
Jon Wheaton
t/a MMS Renovations and Marketing Management Services (MMS)
v
Sophia Catherina Bromley

LAUNCESTON

NO LAW LIST FOR LAUNCESTON

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice Porter
Civil Jurisdiction
In Court
10:00 a.m.
For Hearing
Michael Grant of the Nibbs Family
v
Devonport City Council

Criminal Jurisdiction
Not before 11:30 a.m.
For Plea
Frederick William Hunn
Anthony Mekhael
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania convened for its law lists on Friday, 8 May 2015, with various cases listed for mention, bail consent, and trial. In Court 7, presided over by Chief Justice Blow, a case involving Mohamad Bastoni was listed for mention, as were several other matters. Meanwhile, in Court 8, Justice Wood presided over a part-heard trial for Daniel Peter Leonard Thorne and listed several other matters for mention. In Court 2, Justice Tennant managed a civil application by Jon Wheaton, trading as MMS Renovations and Marketing Management Services, against Sophia Catherina Bromley. No cases were scheduled for Launceston, but in Burnie, Justice Porter had a civil hearing involving Michael Grant of the Nibbs Family against the Devonport City Council, and a plea scheduled for Frederick William Hunn and Anthony Mekhael.

The legal issues that the court was required to address in these cases encompassed a range of criminal and civil matters. In the criminal cases, the court needed to decide on bail applications, pleas, and the progression of ongoing trials. The civil application involved disputes between parties over contractual or tortious obligations, potentially touching upon issues of breach, damages, or enforcement of agreements. Each case required the court to interpret relevant laws and statutes, evaluate evidence, and apply judicial discretion as appropriate.

In delivering its judgments, the Supreme Court exercised its jurisdiction to hear and determine the cases before it. The court considered the submissions from the parties, evaluated the evidence presented, and applied relevant legal principles to reach its decisions. For the criminal cases, the court assessed the merits of bail applications and pleas, ensuring that justice was administered fairly and in accordance with the law. In the civil application, the court examined the contractual or tortious claims to determine the rights and obligations of the parties involved. The outcomes of these hearings would have immediate consequences for the parties, affecting their legal rights and obligations moving forward.

The final orders of the court would have been communicated to the parties involved, reflecting the court's decisions on the matters heard. For the criminal cases, this might have included granting or refusing bail, accepting pleas, or directing the continuation of trials. In the civil application, the court would have ruled on the merits of the case, potentially awarding damages, enforcing contractual terms, or dismissing claims as appropriate. These orders would have been communicated to the parties, guiding the next steps in their legal proceedings.

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