Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 4 October 2012

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR THURSDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2012

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before the Court of Criminal Appeal
9:45 a.m.
For Judgment

Director of Public Prosecutions

Phillip Thomas Burns

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice EVANS
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.

For Voir Dire

Stephen Roy Standage

(Part-Heard)

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.

For Mention

JRJ

For Trial

Anton Christofer Colev

(Part Heard)

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Chief Justice CRAWFORD

Civil Jurisdiction
4.15 p.m.
For Judgment via video link to Court 3, Supreme Court, Hobart

Michael John Spaulding
v
Colin Bertram Adams

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
12:00 noon
For Judgment via video link to Supreme Court, Burnie
Cindy-Lee McLean
v
Dean Bruce Hays

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9.15 a.m.
Via video link to Launceston
Miscellaneous Civil Business

4.15 p.m. by telephone
Extend Time
Viney
v
The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Ltd

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
11.30 a.m.
TFM Hearing
Trumbull-Ward
V
Michell & Anor
(Part- Heard)

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Chief Justice Crawford

Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00am For Trial (Part-Heard)
Issa Sebleh Dumbuya
Meshack Hamzie Kamara

4.00pm For Sentence
Cornelius John Richard Gleeson

Civil Jurisdiction

4.15pm For Judgment by video-link to Court 3, Supreme Court, Hobart
Michael John Spaulding v. Colin Bertram Adams

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street Burnie before Justice Porter

Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
For Mention via Video-Link to Risdon
John Motu Williams-Mako

For Mention
Adrian Lloyd Reardon
Nicholas John Flannery
Djuro Mrgic
Tamyka Lea Buchanan

For Plea
Barry Athol Murray

Before the Honourable Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
12:00 noon
For Judgment (via videolink to the Conference Room in Burnie)
Cindy-Lee McLean v Dean Bruce Hays

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania issued a number of decisions on Thursday, 4 October 2012. In the case of Director of Public Prosecutions v Phillip Thomas Burns, the Court of Criminal Appeal was set to deliver judgment. Another case, Stephen Roy Standage, was scheduled for a voir dire. Additionally, Anton Christofer Cole had a mention for trial, while Michael John Spaulding v Colin Bertram Adams was set for judgment via video link. Cindy-Lee McLean v Dean Bruce Hays was also scheduled for judgment via video link, as was Viney v The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Ltd. Further, Trumbull-Ward v Michell & Anor was scheduled for a TFM hearing, and Issa Sebleh Dumbuya Meshack Hamzie Kamara was set for sentencing. Finally, Barry Athol Murray had a plea scheduled, and John Motu Williams-Mako had a mention via video link.

The legal issues in these cases varied, but some common themes emerged. In criminal cases, issues of evidence, sentencing, and the validity of pleas were central. In civil cases, issues such as the granting of extensions, the admissibility of evidence, and the interpretation of contracts were at the forefront. The court had to consider a range of factors in each case, including the evidence presented, the applicable law, and the rights of the parties involved.

The court's reasoning and outcome in each case were informed by these legal issues. In Director of Public Prosecutions v Phillip Thomas Burns, the Court of Criminal Appeal considered the evidence presented at trial and the arguments made by both parties. In Stephen Roy Standage, the court had to determine whether certain evidence was admissible. In Michael John Spaulding v Colin Bertram Adams and Cindy-Lee McLean v Dean Bruce Hays, the court had to interpret contracts and determine whether certain terms were enforceable. In Viney v The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Ltd, the court had to consider whether an extension of time should be granted.

The final orders in each case reflected the court's reasoning and outcome. In Director of Public Prosecutions v Phillip Thomas Burns, the Court of Criminal Appeal delivered judgment. In Stephen Roy Standage, the court ruled on the admissibility of evidence. In Michael John Spaulding v Colin Bertram Adams and Cindy-Lee McLean v Dean Bruce Hays, the court ruled on the enforceability of certain contract terms. In Viney v The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Ltd, the court granted an extension of time.

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