Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Monday, 24 June 2013 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR MONDAY, 24 JUNE 2013

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
For Mention
Via Video Link to Burnie
Puspalatha Kikkert

For Mention
Tamara Elizabeth Watts
Edward McSpadden
Zeb Judge Hovington
Cameron Matthew Roberts
Roderick Leigh Triffett
CT

Bail Consent
Mark Leigh Freeman

For Trial
Ronnie Edward Jackson

4.00 p.m.
In Court as in Chambers
Bail Application
Andre Michael Stomm

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
Bail Variation
Nathan Grant Chatters
Rajdeep Singh

For Trial
Joseph Michael Tullo

4.00 p.m.
For Directions Hearing
SWDM

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
Summary Judgment
Miclec Pty Ltd & Anor
v
Di Maio & Anor

11.00 a.m.
Add Defendant/Amend Writ
Whittle & Anor
v
Elliott

11.30 a.m.
For Hearing
The Public Trustee
v
Thorne & Ors

4.00 p.m.
For Mention by telephone
Fielding
v
Bramich

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice Tennent
Criminal Jurisdiction
In Court
11.30am For Mention
Clinton Michael Maher
Darren Leigh Tynan

For Plea
TAP

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice Estcourt
10.00 a.m.
Criminal Jurisdiction
In Court
For Mention via video link to Burnie Supreme Court
Puspalatha Kikkert

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice Wood
Criminal Jurisdiction
11.30am For Mention

Jake Clinton Baarsoe
David Michael Hall
Darren James Mason
Kade Michael Evans
Matthew Julian Foster
Justin James Lange
Nicolas Alan James Lawton

For Directions Hearing
Brian Thomas Gibson

For Trial
Darrel Francis Saward
Kim Gregory White

2.00pm For Preliminary Proceedings Application (by video link to Hobart)
Adrian Wayne Smillie

For Mention (by video link to Hobart)
Elias Maffeking Kefalianos

2.15pm For Sentencing Submissions
Rebecca Janice Maree Cordwell

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a variety of matters, both criminal and civil, across its Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie courts. The court presided over by Justice Estcourt in Hobart heard bail applications and consents, criminal trials, and a bail variation. In Burnie, Justice Estcourt handled mentions via video link and preliminary proceedings, while Justice Wood dealt with mentions and trials. Associate Justice Holt presided over a civil case in Hobart, which included a summary judgment, amendments to the writ, and a directions hearing. The Launceston court, presided over by Justice Tennent, managed mentions and a plea. Each case reflected the broad scope of judicial responsibilities, from handling bail and preliminary applications to conducting trials and making sentencing submissions.

The legal issues varied across the cases. In the criminal matters, the court had to decide on bail applications and variations, which required an assessment of the accused's likelihood of appearing in court, the risk of reoffending, and other relevant factors. Trials necessitated the determination of guilt or innocence based on presented evidence and legal arguments. For civil matters, the court had to consider applications for summary judgment, which involved assessing whether there was no genuine issue requiring a trial, and amendments to the writ, which required scrutiny of procedural correctness. The directions hearing involved setting the procedural course for the case.

The court applied relevant legal principles and statutes to each case. In criminal matters, Justice Estcourt and Justice Wood considered the Bail Act and other relevant legislation to decide on bail applications and variations. For trials, the court applied the criminal code and evidentiary rules to assess the evidence. In civil cases, Associate Justice Holt applied the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules and other relevant legislation to determine the applications for summary judgment and amendments to the writ. Each decision was made with careful consideration of the specific circumstances and legal requirements of the case.

The final orders of the court varied according to the nature of the proceedings. For bail applications and variations, the court either granted or denied bail based on its assessment. Trials resulted in verdicts of guilt or acquittal. Civil matters resulted in orders regarding summary judgment, amendments to the writ, and directions for the case. The specific outcomes and orders for each case were communicated to the parties involved.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Monday, 24 June 2013

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