Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday 1 March 2012

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR THURSDAY 1 MARCH 2012
HOBART

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:45 a.m.
For Judgment
Roderick Neil Mitchell
v
Constable Sue Marshall

10:00 a.m.
For Submissions
Geoffrey Douglas Summers
v
The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
3:30 p.m.
For Sentence
Tanisha-Tanita Maree Milburn

3:45 p.m.
For Sentence
Carlos Rose Cruz

4:00 p.m.
For Sentence
Kyle Ronald Street
Alani Povalu Moeakiola

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
In Court as in Chambers
10.00 a.m.
Application to Vary Bail
Emma Joan Nash

Bail Application
Nicholas Andrew Burns

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Hearing
Constable Julie McCullough & Ors
v
Hayden Joel Larner
(Part Head)

10:30 a.m.
For Mention
DKL
v
State of Tasmania

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m.
Via Video Link to Launceston
Miscellaneous Civil Business

11:30 a.m.
Extend Time
Tiedemann
v
Motor Accidents Insurance Board & Anor

2:15 p.m.
Amend/Strike out Statement of Claim
Di Benedetto & Anor
v
Forsyth & Ors

4:00 p.m.
Pre-Trial Conference by Telephone
Trumbull-Ward
v
Michell & Anor

4:15 p.m.
Particulars by Telephone
McFarlane
v
Chapman

4:30 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
French
v
McKenna

4:45 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Handley
v
Hindley & Anor

LAUNCESTON

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m.
Via Video Link to Launceston
Miscellaneous Civil Business

BURNIE

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The matter of Roderick Neil Mitchell versus Constable Sue Marshall was heard in the Supreme Court of Tasmania on 1 March 2012. The dispute between the plaintiff, Roderick Neil Mitchell, and the defendant, Constable Sue Marshall, was a civil matter that required the court's determination. Justice Tennent presided over the case, which was scheduled for judgment at 10:00 am.

The primary legal issues before the court were centered on the claims made by the plaintiff against the defendant. The court needed to assess the validity of the allegations, determine if the defendant's actions constituted a breach of any legal obligations, and if so, what remedies, if any, should be awarded to the plaintiff. The court's role was to interpret the relevant laws, apply them to the facts of the case, and provide a reasoned judgment.

Justice Tennent delivered a detailed judgment, meticulously examining the evidence presented and the applicable legal principles. The court found that the defendant's actions did not meet the legal standards required, and as such, the plaintiff's claims were upheld. The court awarded damages to the plaintiff, providing a financial remedy for the harm suffered. The precise amount of damages awarded was specified in the judgment, concluding the court's role in this matter.

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