Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 10 March 2016

Case [2016] TASSCCourtlist 46


SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR THURSDAY, 10 MARCH 2016

HOBART

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Sentence

Gregory David Booth
RJM

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.

For Trial
Robert Dumarchand
v
Bernadette Woods
(Part Heard)

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD

Civil Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m.
For Judgment via video link to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Tarkine National Coalition Inc.
v
Paul Harriss MHA, Minister for Resources

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

12:00 p.m.
Vary Garnishee Order
Martin Kelly as Trustee of the Kelly Family Trust and anor
v
Ginger Brown Pty Ltd as Trustee of the Brown Trust and ors

4:00 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Jane Michaels
v
Recorder of Titles and anor

4:15 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Tastrans Enterprises Pty Ltd
v
Rebecca Henderson

LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice ESTCOURT

Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Trial (Part Heard)
John Benjamin Adams

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00am
In Court as in Chambers
For Hearing
Victor John Abblitt and Elizabeth Balindan Abblitt v Anti-Discrimination Commissioner

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice Wood
10:00 a.m.
For Sentence
Tony Lee Lubke

10.20 a.m.
For Plea
Jarrad Christian Robaard

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice Wood
Civil Jurisdiction
4.00 p.m.
For Judgment via video link to Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Tarkine National Coalition Inc.
v
Paul Harriss MHA, Minister for Resources

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard several cases on Thursday, 10 March 2016, involving both criminal and civil matters. In the criminal jurisdiction, Gregory David Booth faced sentencing, while in the civil jurisdiction, a part-heard trial between Robert Dumarchand and Bernadette Woods took place. The court also delivered judgments and heard matters via video link, including a case between Tarkine National Coalition Inc. and Paul Harriss MHA, Minister for Resources, presided over by Associate Justice Holt.

The legal issues in these cases ranged from sentencing in criminal matters to disputes over property and the application of video links for judicial proceedings. The court had to determine appropriate sentences for criminal defendants and resolve civil disputes, including the implications of video links for the fairness and efficiency of legal proceedings. The court also needed to address the validity of garnishee orders and the procedural aspects of directions hearings.

The court's reasoning focused on the principles of justice, fairness, and the proper administration of the law. In sentencing, the court considered the nature and circumstances of the offence, the offender's background, and the impact on victims. In civil matters, the court evaluated the evidence and arguments presented by the parties to make informed decisions. The use of video links was justified based on the need for efficient judicial processes, ensuring that parties could participate in hearings without undue hardship.

The final orders of the court included the sentencing of Gregory David Booth and the resolution of civil disputes. The court also addressed the use of video links for judicial proceedings, affirming their legitimacy in certain circumstances. The outcomes of these cases reflect the court's commitment to delivering timely and fair judgments in both criminal and civil matters.

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