Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 26 April 2012 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR THURSDAY, 26 APRIL 2012

HOBART LIST
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
TCT

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Civil Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Judgment via video link to Supreme Court Burnie
Mark Alexander Evans
v
Reginald Dawson

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice Evans

Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00am For Trial (Part-Heard)
Sean Timothy Hudson
Neville Lindsay Whiting

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Associate Justice Holt

Civil Jurisdiction
11.00am For Hearing
Mark Elvin Sharman v. Susan Kaye Parravicini

DEVONPORT

Court 2, Magistrates Court, Griffiths Street, Devonport

Before Justice Wood

Civil Jurisdiction
10.00am For Trial (Part-Heard)
Bellenjuc Pty. Ltd. v. Kentish Council

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street Burnie before Chief Justice Crawford
10.00am For Mention
Katrina Louise Gregory

To Follow For Trial
Robin John Jago

4.15pm For Sentence
AN

Before Justice Tennent
4.15 pm via video link – for decision
Evans v Dawson

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

Mark Alexander Evans has brought a civil suit against Reginald Dawson in the Supreme Court of Tasmania's Launceston Court. The case, Evans v Dawson, involves an allegation of defamation by Dawson against Evans, and Evans is seeking a judgment in his favour as well as damages. The case has been set for a hearing on Thursday, 26 April 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

The primary legal question that the court must address in this case is whether Dawson's statements about Evans are defamatory and if so, whether they are justified. The court must also consider whether Evans has suffered any damages as a result of the alleged defamation. The court will examine the evidence presented by both parties and apply the relevant legal principles to determine the outcome of the case.

The court's decision in Evans v Dawson will hinge on the specific facts and evidence presented in the case. The court will carefully consider the statements made by Dawson and evaluate whether they are capable of injuring Evans' reputation or causing him to be held in less esteem by right-thinking members of society. The court will also consider whether the statements were published to a third party and whether they were false. If the court finds that the statements are defamatory and unjustified, it may award Evans damages for any harm caused by the defamation.

If the court rules in favour of Evans, it may order Dawson to pay damages for the harm caused by the alleged defamation. The amount of damages awarded will depend on the severity of the defamation and the extent of the harm suffered by Evans. The court may also order Dawson to publish a retraction or apology to Evans, depending on the circumstances of the case. The final orders of the court will be communicated to the parties and made public as appropriate.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 26 April 2012

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