Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 12 March 2013

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR TUESDAY, 12 MARCH 2013

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice EVANS
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
For Mention
Meaganne Glover
Phillip Mark Law

For Bail Consent
Anthony Douglas Glass

For Trial
Nathan James Carins
(Part-Heard)

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before the Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Ian Robert Cooksey
(Part Heard)

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER via video link to Court 1, Supreme Court, Burnie
Criminal Jurisdiction
9.30 a.m.
Application to Vacate Warrant
Dion Edward Brown

Civil Jurisdiction
For Hearing
Jody Dennison
v
Dwayne Grant Seabourne

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9.30 a.m.
Miscellaneous Civil Business

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice Wood
Criminal Jurisdiction

10.00am For Mention
Glen Bamford

For Trial
SJPM

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street Burnie before Justice Porter
Via video link from Court 2, Supreme Court, Hobart
Criminal Jurisdiction
9.30 a.m.
Criminal Jurisdiction
For Application to Vacate Warrant
Dion Edward Brown

Civil Jurisdiction
In Court
For Motion to Review
Jody Dennison
v
Dwayne Grant Seabourne

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania's law list for Tuesday, 12 March 2013, featured several cases, both civil and criminal, with some being heard in person and others via video link. Notable among the cases were those involving Meaganne Glover and Phillip Mark Law, who were scheduled for a bail hearing, and Ian Robert Cooksey, who was to be tried in part. Additionally, there were applications to vacate warrants and civil hearings scheduled for various times and locations across Tasmania. The court also listed cases for Launceston and Burnie, demonstrating the reach of the Supreme Court across the state.

The legal issues that required the court's determination varied among the cases, including bail applications, trials, and hearings related to warrants and civil disputes. For instance, the bail hearing for Meaganne Glover and Phillip Mark Law necessitated the court to consider the circumstances of their arrest, potential flight risk, and the likelihood of reoffending, among other factors. Similarly, the trial of Ian Robert Cooksey involved the adjudication of specific criminal charges against him, requiring the court to assess the evidence and apply relevant criminal law principles.

In its reasoning, the court applied statutory and common law principles to reach its decisions. For bail applications, the court considered the relevant factors under the Bail Act, balancing the rights of the accused against the need to protect the community. In criminal trials, the court ensured that the prosecution met its burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt, while the defence was afforded due process. For civil matters, such as the hearing between Jody Dennison and Dwayne Grant Seabourne, the court examined the evidence and applied relevant civil law to resolve the dispute.

The final orders of the court would have been communicated directly to the parties involved, as per the court's decisions on the cases listed. These orders would have included details on bail conditions, trial dates, and other procedural matters necessary for the progression or resolution of the cases.

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