Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 14 February 2013

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR THURSDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2013

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
For Backstop Trial
Shaun Edward Murtagh

For Trial
Darrel Henry Lockley
(Part Heard)

4.00 p.m.
For Directions Hearing
William Eric Yabsley

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
For Mention
Allan William Jones

For Trial
Zach James Muir-Bennett
(Part Heard)

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
In Court as in Chambers
3:00 p.m.
Pre-Trial Conference
Ivan Mercer
v
Allianz Australia Insurance Ltd

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Civil Jurisdiction
In Court as in Chambers
10.00 a.m.
For Directions Hearing
Synfield and Anor
v
Parker

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.
Strike out Statement of Claim
Mundy
v
Pettit

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Chief Justice Crawford
Criminal Jurisdiction

10.00am For Mention
SJPM

For Trial
Scott Cameron Parker

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street Burnie
Before Justice Evans
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Sentence
Jed James Andrews

For Mention
William Colin Drake
Shane Kenneth Rees

For Bail Consent
Joshua Daniel Draper
Kade Michael Evans
Anthony Michael Mulkerns
BNT

For Plea
Taylor Maree Cox

2:15 p.m
For Plea
DSC
Jamie Kenneth Oates

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, a case was heard on 14 February 2013 in Hobart before Justice Tennent. The proceedings involved both criminal and civil matters. In the criminal jurisdiction, there was a mention for Allan William Jones, and a trial for Zach James Muir-Bennett. In the civil jurisdiction, a pre-trial conference was held for Ivan Mercer versus Allianz Australia Insurance Ltd. Another civil matter, Synfield and AnorvParker, was scheduled for directions hearing in Court 3 before Associate Justice Holt.

The legal issues before the court included determining the procedural steps for the criminal cases and the progress of the civil disputes. For the criminal cases, the court needed to address the logistics of the trial and mention proceedings, including any necessary disclosures or evidence considerations. In the civil matter, the pre-trial conference aimed to outline the scope of the dispute, facilitate settlement discussions, and set a timetable for the litigation process. The directions hearing in the other civil matter was intended to clarify the issues in dispute, assess the admissibility of evidence, and set the procedural framework for the case.

Justice Tennent presided over the criminal proceedings, addressing the logistical and procedural aspects of the cases. In the civil matter, the court's focus was on the pre-trial conference, where the parties were encouraged to resolve the dispute amicably and to prepare for the next stages of litigation. The outcome of the directions hearing was to provide clarity on the issues and ensure that the case progressed efficiently. The court's handling of these matters reflects its commitment to managing the caseload effectively and ensuring that justice is administered in a timely manner.

The final orders from the court included setting specific dates for further hearings and trials, and providing directives for the parties to follow in preparing for the next stages of the litigation. The court also issued procedural instructions to ensure that the cases were managed efficiently and that the rights of the parties were protected throughout the process.

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