Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 19 April 2013

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR THURSDAY, 19 APRIL 2013

HOBART

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction

10.00 a.m.

For Mention

Troy Richard Vernon Lovell

James Edward Carter-Tassell

Brett Anthony Lawless

2.15 p.m.

For Sentence

WDG

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
For Mention
Melissa Rose Connors

For Trial
David John Charles King
Luke William Garth
(Part-Heard)

Federal Court of Australia, Sydney, NSW
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
10:15 a.m.
For Trial
Ivan Mercer
v
Allianz Australia Insurance Limited
(Part-Heard)

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
4.00 p.m.
For Judgment
Aquagenics Pty Limited
v
Tasmanian Water and Sewerage Corporation (Southern Region) Pty Limited

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice Evans
Criminal Jurisdiction
9.15am For Mention
Ian Duncan Matheson

9.30am For Trial (Part-Heard)
Christopher Charles Johnson

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street Burnie before Justice Tennent
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Sentence
Sharen Elizabeth Walker

10:00 a.m.
For Backstop Trial
Alan Robert Arkinstall

For Trial
Scott Thomas Clarke
(Part Heard)

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 19 April 2013, detail a variety of criminal and civil cases scheduled for mention, trial, and sentencing. The Hobart sittings include several criminal cases for mention, while Launceston and Burnie also have criminal cases scheduled for mention and trial. Additionally, a civil case involving Aquagenics Pty Limited and Tasmanian Water and Sewerage Corporation (Southern Region) Pty Limited is scheduled for judgment in Hobart. The Sydney sitting of the Federal Court of Australia includes a part-heard civil trial involving Ivan Mercer and Allianz Australia Insurance Limited.

The legal issues that will be addressed in these cases range from criminal offences to contractual disputes and insurance claims. In the criminal cases, the court will need to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused and decide on appropriate sentences if convictions are returned. In the civil cases, the court will need to interpret and apply relevant laws to the facts of the case to determine the rights and obligations of the parties involved.

The reasoning and outcome of each case will depend on the specific facts presented and the arguments made by the parties. The Supreme Court of Tasmania will consider the evidence and submissions to reach a decision on each matter. The Federal Court of Australia will similarly evaluate the evidence and legal arguments to determine the outcome of the insurance claim. The final orders will reflect the court's decision on each case, including any sentences for criminal matters and any remedies or declarations for civil matters.

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