Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 21 April 2016

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR THURSDAY, 21 APRIL 2016

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Mark William Eather

For Trial
Clinton Peter Raven
(Part Heard)

4:00 p.m.
In Court as In Chambers
For Bail Application
Beverley Anne Banfield

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

10:00 a.m.

For Sentence

Stewart Bartle

For Directions Hearing

Benjamin Angus Shield

10:30 a.m.

For Ruling

Aaron Leonard Townsend

4:00 p.m.

For Sentence

RJB

In Court as In Chambers

4:15 p.m.

For Bail Application

Richard Francis Clarke

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
In Court as in Chambers
4:15 p.m.
For Bail Application via video link from Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
DTB

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
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 Jurisdiction

11:30 a.m.
Discovery
Janette Price
v
Tasmanian Perpetual Trustees

2:15 p.m.
Dismiss Action
Lawrence McDonald and anor
v
Westpac Banking Corporation

4:00 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Sharlene Brown and anor
v
Paul De Deuge and ors

4:15 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Nancy White & ors as Executor of the Will of Irene Borlicek
v
Galina Verjbitsky and anor

4:30 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Tastrans Enterprises Pty Ltd
v
Rebecca Henderson

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:45am
In Court as in Chambers
For Bail Application via video link to Mary Hutchinson Women’s Prison
Kellie Hall

10:00am
For Trial (Part-Heard)
Adam Maxwell Cox

4:15pm
In Court as in Chambers
For Bail Application via video link to Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
DTB

BURNIE

No list for Burnie.
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania's law lists for Thursday, 21 April 2016, featured several criminal and civil matters. Notable cases included the trial of Clinton Peter Raven, which was partially heard in the Hobart court, and a bail application for Beverley Anne Banfield. The court also handled matters such as sentencing for Stewart Bartle and Benjamin Angus Shield, along with a ruling for Aaron Leonard Townsend. Additionally, civil proceedings were scheduled, including a part-heard trial between Tamzin Peta Hookway and Stirling Mathew Hookway, and a discovery matter between Janette Price and Tasmanian Perpetual Trustees. Directions hearings were also on the agenda for various cases, including those involving Sharlene Brown and Nancy White. The Launceston court had its own set of cases, with bail applications and trials being part of the schedule.

The court was tasked with resolving a range of legal issues across the various cases. In the criminal matters, issues such as the admissibility of evidence, sentencing guidelines, and the appropriateness of bail were central. For the civil cases, the court needed to address procedural matters such as discovery, the enforceability of contracts, and the validity of claims. Each case required careful consideration of the applicable laws and precedents to ensure just outcomes.

The court's reasoning in each case was guided by relevant statutes, case law, and legal principles. For instance, in criminal cases, the court considered the accused's rights and the prosecution's evidence to determine bail eligibility and appropriate sentences. In civil cases, the focus was on the merits of the claims, the evidence presented, and procedural fairness. The court meticulously evaluated each case's specifics to deliver fair and legally sound decisions. Outcomes ranged from granting bail, setting sentences, to scheduling further hearings.

The final orders from the court were tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. In criminal cases, decisions included granting or denying bail, imposing sentences, and setting dates for further hearings. In civil cases, the court issued orders for discovery, set directions for ongoing litigation, and scheduled further hearings to progress the cases. Each order was designed to advance the legal process and ensure that the parties' rights were protected.

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