Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 5 December 2013

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR THURSDAY, 5 DECEMBER 2013

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Denis Ross Tringrove
Robin Glen Fahey
(Part-Heard)

4.15 p.m.
In Court as In Chambers
For Bail Application
Brody Lincoln French

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Disputed Facts
PFC

2:15 p.m.
For Mention
Mark Daniel Woolley

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Cassandra Anne Price
v
Southern Cross Television (TNT9) Pty Ltd and Michael Davis
(Part-Heard)

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Civil Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
By video-link from Court 1, Supreme Court, Cameron Street, Launceston
In Court as in Chambers
Chambers Matter

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

12:00 p.m.
Order for Costs
Etter
v
The State of Tasmania

2:15 p.m.
Issue for Subpoena
Clark
v
Burns

4:00 p.m.
Directions Hearing by telephone
Medcraft
v
Bak

4:15 p.m.
Directions Hearing
Ticehurst
v
Bak

4:30 p.m.
For Mention
Gay
v
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice Pearce
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00am For Plea
David John Cronin

For Trial
Glenn William Strong

In Court As In Chambers
4.15pm for Application by video-link to Court 3, Supreme Court, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Chamber Matter

4.45pm For Directions Hearing by telephone
Geoffrey William Smith

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Chief Justice Blow
Criminal Jurisdiction
For Mention
Via video link
Scott Wayne Evenett
Paul Brian Edward Connelly

4:00pm
For Sentence
Bradley Lawrence Mykael Gee
Jordan Kade Beveridge
Stevan Dayle Johnston

4:15pm
For Mention
Via video link
Shane Mark Ivey (aka Luke Anthony Abraham)

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard various matters across multiple locations on 5 December 2013. In the criminal jurisdiction at Hobart, Justice TENNENT presided over a trial involving Denis Ross Tringrove and Robin Glen Fahey, while a bail application by Brody Lincoln French was also heard. In Launceston, Justice Pearce managed several cases including a plea by David John Cronin and a trial for Glenn William Strong. In Burnie, Chief Justice Blow was to hear a mention for Scott Wayne Evenett, Paul Brian Edward Connelly, and others. Additionally, Justice PORTER heard a part-heard trial between Cassandra Anne Price and Southern Cross Television (TNT9) Pty Ltd and Michael Davis in Hobart, and Justice PEARCE had a video-link session from Launceston for miscellaneous civil business.

The legal issues varied across the cases. In the criminal trials, the primary issues involved the determination of guilt or innocence, with specific attention to the evidence presented and the applicable laws. Bail applications, such as the one by Brody Lincoln French, required the court to assess the likelihood of the accused appearing in court if released and the risk to the community if not detained. The civil cases, such as the trial between Cassandra Anne Price and Southern Cross Television, likely involved disputes over contractual obligations, defamation, or other civil wrongs. Each case necessitated a thorough examination of the facts, legal principles, and the relevant statutory provisions.

The court's reasoning and outcomes were tailored to the specific facts and legal issues of each case. In criminal trials, the verdict depended on whether the prosecution successfully proved the charges beyond reasonable doubt. Bail applications were decided based on the balance between the presumption of innocence and the need to protect the community. In civil matters, the decisions hinged on the interpretation of contracts, application of statutory provisions, and the balance of probabilities in determining liability. The outcomes varied, with some cases resulting in convictions, others in the granting or denial of bail, and civil cases either settled out of court or proceeding to further hearings.

In summary, the court managed a diverse range of cases, each requiring distinct legal considerations. The outcomes reflected the careful application of legal principles to the specific circumstances of each case, ensuring justice was served in accordance with the law.

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