Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 14 October 2014

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR TUESDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2014

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Nathan Robert Griffith

For Trial
Jamie Peter Smart
Rhys Louis Gardener

4:15 p.m.
For Application to Review a Suspended Detention Order
BJC

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m.
For Plea
Benjamin Michael Fama

10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Craig Aaron Castle

For Trial
Trent McSpadden
Natalie Jean Millhouse

For Mention
A Witness

11:30 a.m.
For Mention
Michael John McHenry

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Hearing via video link from Supreme Court, Cameron Street, Launceston
Michael William Rothall
v
Gary Lusted

11:00 a.m.
For Hearing via video link from Supreme Court, Cameron Street, Launceston
Leigh Shawn Brown
v
Gary Lusted

2:15 p.m.
For Hearing via video link from Supreme Court, Cameron Street, Launceston
Robin Wayne Gibson
v
Tasmania Police

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 PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Bail Variation
Sean Gregory Richardson

To Follow
For Trial
Tristan Andrew Tuthill

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston to Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart via Video-Link
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00am For Hearing
Michael William Rothall v Sergeant Gary Lusted

11:00am For Hearing
Leigh Shawn Brown v Sergeant Gary Lusted

2:15pm For Hearing
Robin Wayne Gibson v Tasmania Police

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice Porter
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Jodie Helen Connelly

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania, in its Hobart and Launceston divisions, had various cases listed for 14 October 2014. The cases ranged from criminal to civil matters, with some involving applications for bail variations or the review of suspended detention orders. Notable cases included a civil hearing concerning Michael William Rothall versus Gary Lusted, which was scheduled to be heard via video link from Launceston to Hobart, and a criminal trial involving Tristan Andrew Tuthill in Launceston. Another significant case was the trial of Jodie Helen Connelly in Burnie, which was also listed for the same day.

The legal issues presented in these cases varied significantly, spanning from the admissibility of evidence in civil hearings, to the merits of bail applications and the validity of detention orders in criminal matters. In civil cases, questions of liability and damages were paramount, while in criminal cases, the court had to consider the procedural fairness of detention and the credibility of witnesses. The reasoning and outcome of each case would depend on the specific facts and evidence presented, as well as the applicable legal principles.

The court’s reasoning and outcomes were not detailed in the document, but the nature of the listed cases suggests that each would be determined based on the merits of the evidence and arguments presented. Decisions in civil cases would likely focus on whether the plaintiff had successfully proven their case on the balance of probabilities, while criminal cases would involve assessments of guilt based on the standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt. Final orders would be made by the presiding judges, reflecting their findings on the presented evidence and applicable law.

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