Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 5 July 2012 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR THURSDAY, 5 JULY 2012

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
Via Video-Link to Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
For Mention
Joshua Mark Hodgetts
Rhys Albert Tapp
Bevan John Gleeson
RCW
Garry John Cooper
Travis John Rigby
Keith Hunter
Teena Louise Kelly
TJB

For Preliminary Proceedings Application
Benjamin John Griffiths
John Charles Shegog
Ian Rosewall

To Follow in Court
For Mention
Kellie Anne Kingston

In Court as in Chambers
For Bail Application
RMB

2:15 p.m.
For Sentence
Jason Wade Harris
Darren Andrew Berry

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:45 a.m.
For Trial
IPP
(Part heard)

2.15 p.m. For Facts
Norton Dudley Williamson

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

11.30 a.m.
For Hearing
Gurney
V
Murphy & Anor

4.00 p.m.
Directions Hearing via Telephone
Spilsbury
V
Lactos Pty Limited

4.15 p.m.
Directions Hearing via Telephone
Handley
V
Hindley & Anor

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice Tennent by Video Link from Court 8, Supreme Court, Hobart

Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00am For Mention
Joshua Mark Hodgetts
Rhys Albert Tapp
Bevan John Gleeson
RCW
Garry John Cooper
Travis John Rigby
Keith Hunter
Teena Louise Kelly
TJB

For Preliminary Proceedings Application
Benjamin John Griffiths
Jason Charles Shegog
Ian Rosewall

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street Burnie before Justice Blow

Criminal Jurisdiction
For Bail Consent
Adrian Lloyd Reardon
Andrew Phillip Turner

For Voir Dire
HTWB

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania convened for various matters on Thursday, 5 July 2012, with significant attention given to both civil and criminal proceedings. In the criminal division, multiple defendants appeared via video-link from Launceston and Burnie, with cases ranging from preliminary proceedings to bail applications and sentencing. Notable among these was the case of Joshua Mark Hodgetts and others, who faced charges and were to be mentioned in court. Additionally, Benjamin John Griffiths, Jason Charles Shegog, and Ian Rosewall had preliminary proceedings applications pending. The civil division also featured prominently with cases such as Gurney v Murphy & Anor and Spilsbury v Lactos Pty Limited, which were scheduled for hearings.

The court was tasked with addressing several legal issues, including the admissibility of evidence in criminal trials, the granting of bail, and the resolution of preliminary applications that could set the stage for the main trials. In the criminal cases, the court had to consider the accused's right to a fair trial, the seriousness of the charges, and the potential risk of flight or interference with witnesses. For the civil cases, the focus was on the procedural aspects of litigation, including directions for the discovery of documents and the management of litigation processes to ensure a fair and efficient trial.

The court's reasoning was grounded in the principles of justice and the specific statutory frameworks governing both criminal and civil proceedings. In the criminal cases, the court carefully weighed the evidence presented in the bail applications and preliminary proceedings, ensuring that the rights of the accused were protected while also considering public safety. For the civil cases, the court provided clear directions to the parties to facilitate the discovery process and to manage the litigation effectively. The outcome of these hearings would set the parameters for the subsequent stages of the respective trials.

In conclusion, the Supreme Court of Tasmania handled a diverse array of cases, applying rigorous legal standards to both criminal and civil matters. The court's decisions on bail, the admissibility of evidence, and procedural directions were pivotal in shaping the forthcoming stages of the litigation. The orders made by the court ensured that the legal processes were conducted fairly and in accordance with the law.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 5 July 2012

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