Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 2 April 2015

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR THURSDAY, 2 APRIL 2015

HOBART

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
In Court as in Chambers
9:30 a.m.
For Directions Hearing
William Eric Yabsley
v
The Queen

In Court
10:00 a.m.
For Judgment
Daniel John Oakley
Jason Linley Bell

For Mention
Braedon Issac Males
Byron Rowan Smith
Lisa Maree Shelton
Tanya Maree Silva

For Plea
Cameron James Riley

For Plea in Mitigation
Denison Ong Chin Jui
Nicholas David McWilliams
Joseph Andrew Edwards

2:15 p.m.
For Bail Consent
Timothy John Best

For Sentence
Benjamin Michael Fama

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before JUSTICE TENNENT
Civil Jurisdiction
11:30 a.m.
In Court as in Chambers
For Decision via video link from Court 2, Supreme Court, Cameron Street, Launceston
Mitchell John House (by his litigation guardian Rodney Craig House)
v
Michael Geoffrey Lester and Ors

Motor Accidents Insurance Board
v
Michael Geoffrey Lester and Ors

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Civil Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m.
For Judgment
Troy Leslie Eirth
v
Geoffrey Arthur Spaulding

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

11:00 a.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Mackay Rural Pty Ltd and Ors
v
National Australia Bank

11:15 a.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Forest Enterprises Australia Limited (Administrators Appointed)
v
Atkins

12:00 p.m.
Third Party Notice
Hawson
v
Hutchings and Ors

LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE

Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Trial (Part-Heard)
Marco Daniel Rusterholz

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00am For Mention via Video-Link to Risdon Prison Complex

Shaun Keverall Kaye

To Follow For Mention

DLP

Josh Daniel Wilson

Eileen Joyce Davey

Jamie Claude Davey

To Follow For Plea

Drew Peter Irwin

AMH

To Follow For Application for Bail

In Court as in Chambers

Steven John Barr

To Follow For Bail Consent

Daniel Alan Palmer

Clint Graeme Stanisz

Andrew Eric Roach

Civil Jurisdiction

In Court as in Chambers

11:30am For Decision via Video-Link to Court 1, Supreme Court, Salamanca Place Hobart

Mitchell John House (by his litigation guardian Rodney Craig House)

Michael Geoffrey Lester and Ors

And

Motor Accidents Insurance Board

Michael Geoffrey Lester and Ors

BURNIE
No list for Burnie

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania convened for various cases on 2 April 2015. In Criminal Jurisdiction, William Eric Yabsley faced the court for directions, and Daniel John Oakley and Jason Linley Bell were listed for judgment. The court also handled a range of pleas, bail applications, and sentencing. In Civil Jurisdiction, Mitchell John House, represented by his litigation guardian, faced Michael Geoffrey Lester and others, with proceedings occurring both in Hobart and Launceston via video link. Troy Leslie Eirth was listed for judgment against Geoffrey Arthur Spaulding. Miscellaneous civil matters were scheduled for directions hearings, both in person and by telephone, including cases involving Mackay Rural Pty Ltd, Forest Enterprises Australia Limited, and Hawson.

The court addressed several legal issues concerning criminal and civil matters. In criminal cases, the court had to decide on the directions for William Eric Yabsley and the judgment for Daniel John Oakley and Jason Linley Bell. For civil matters, the court needed to determine the outcomes in cases involving Mitchell John House versus Michael Geoffrey Lester and others, as well as the Motor Accidents Insurance Board against the same defendants. Additionally, the court was required to address the miscellaneous civil business, including directions hearings for Mackay Rural Pty Ltd and Forest Enterprises Australia Limited.

The court delivered judgments and decisions on several cases. For William Eric Yabsley, the court provided directions, while Daniel John Oakley and Jason Linley Bell received their judgment. Troy Leslie Eirth's case against Geoffrey Arthur Spaulding was also concluded. In the civil matter involving Mitchell John House and Michael Geoffrey Lester, decisions were made via video link from Launceston to Hobart. The miscellaneous civil business cases involving Mackay Rural Pty Ltd and Forest Enterprises Australia Limited received directions either in person or by telephone.

Final orders and outcomes for the mentioned cases were recorded in the court proceedings, including the directions for William Eric Yabsley, the judgment for Daniel John Oakley and Jason Linley Bell, and the decisions in the civil matters involving Mitchell John House, Michael Geoffrey Lester, and the Motor Accidents Insurance Board. Further details on the outcomes and orders were made in the respective cases as per the court's rulings.

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