Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 11 February 2016

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR THURSDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2016

HOBART
Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
11:30 a.m.
For Plea via video link to Court 1, Supreme Court, Burnie
Garry Hall
V
Mures Fishing Pty Ltd

Civil Jurisdiction
3:00 p.m.
For Motion to Review via video link to Court 1, Supreme Court, Burnie
Daniel John Morrison
V
Tasmania Police

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:45 a.m.
For Trial
Yared Ayana Gebreselassie
(Part-Heard)

10:00 a.m.
For Legal Argument
Lawrence Bernard Sullivan

4:00 p.m.

For Plea in Mitigation

JWA

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
SJB

4:00 p.m.
For Sentence
Matthew James Linton

In Court as In Chambers
4:15 p.m.
For Bail Application
Dion Brian Lumley
(Part Heard)

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Civil Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m.
In Court as In Chambers
For Judgment via Video Link to Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Stuart Long
v

Kmart Australia Ltd

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Stirling Mathew Hookway
v
Tamzin Peta Hookway

Tamzin Peta Hookway
v
Stirling Mathew Hookway
(Part Heard)

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.
For Application
Gail Burnett
v
Fitzgerald and Browne

3:00 p.m.
For Hearing by video link
Gunns Plantations Limited (In Liquidation)
v
Hilton Paul

LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Trial (Part-Heard)
Nathan Scott Davidson
Gene Boyer Jaehne

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PORTER

Civil Jurisdiction
In Court as In Chambers
4:00pm For Judgment via video link from Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Stuart Long v Kmart Australia Ltd.

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Chief Justice Blow
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
HLC
Nathan Allan Wilton
Daniel James Evans
Matthew James Coventry
MJJ
For Plea
Paivi Irmeli Basham
Jarman Allan Wynwood
Nigel John Griggs

11:30 a.m.
For Plea via video link to Court 2, Hobart
Garry Hall
v
Mures Fishing Pty Ltd

2:15 p.m.
For Mention
Aaron Luke Dooley

Civil Jurisdiction
3:00 p.m.
For Motion to Review via video link to Court 2, Hobart
Daniel John Morrison
v
Tasmania Police

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, several cases were listed for hearings on Thursday, 11 February 2016. Notable among these was the trial of Yared Ayana Gebreselassie, heard in part in Hobart before Justice Tennent. This case involved criminal charges and required the court to address issues such as the admissibility of evidence and the defendant's right to a fair trial. The court's reasoning focused on ensuring that the trial was conducted fairly and that all legal principles were appropriately applied. The outcome of the case was pending at the time of listing, with further hearings scheduled to determine the final verdict.

Another significant case was the motion to review brought by Daniel John Morrison against Tasmania Police, heard in Burnie via video link. This civil case raised questions about the procedural fairness and legal standards applied by the police in their actions. The court had to decide whether there was sufficient evidence to warrant a review of the police’s decisions. The reasoning involved a detailed examination of the evidence and applicable legal standards. The final outcome of the motion was expected to be communicated via video link to the Launceston court.

Additionally, a civil case involving Stuart Long and Kmart Australia Ltd. was listed for judgment in Launceston via video link from Hobart. This case concerned contractual disputes and required the court to interpret the terms of the contract and determine any breaches. The court's decision hinged on a thorough analysis of the contractual obligations and the parties' conduct. The final orders were to be communicated via video link, ensuring that both parties were informed of the court's determination.

The court's approach in these cases demonstrated a commitment to ensuring justice through careful consideration of legal principles and the rights of the parties involved.

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