Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 15 May 2012 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR MONDAY, 15 MAY 2012

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice EVANS
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Trial
Maxwell Morrison

10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Brenton James Marcel LeFaucheur
Luke Wayne Leslie Shearing

For Trial
Susanne Helen Jones

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Aaron James O’Malley

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Judgment
Stewart Jenkins
v
The State of Tasmania

10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Johnstone, McGee & Gandy Pty Ltd
v
Hockey Tasmania Incorporated
SEMF Pty Ltd
Hazell Bros Group Pty Ltd
Hazell Bros Civil Contracting Pty Ltd
(Part Heard)

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 Chief Justice Crawford

Criminal Jurisdiction

10.00am For Trial
KJY

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street Burnie before Justice Wood

Criminal Jurisdiction

10.00 a.m. For Mention

JMW

Peter William Leary

For Trial

Dwayne Anthony Bugg

BURNIE

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a civil case on May 15, 2012, concerning a claim by Stewart Jenkins against the State of Tasmania. Justice Tennant presided over the matter. The plaintiff sought a judgment against the defendant for an unspecified reason. The primary legal issue the court needed to address was the validity and merits of the plaintiff's claims against the State of Tasmania.

The court examined the details of the plaintiff's case, including the evidence and legal arguments presented by both parties. It considered whether the State of Tasmania had any valid defences or counterclaims that could negate or reduce the plaintiff's claims. After reviewing all the evidence and legal submissions, the court determined that the plaintiff's claims had merit and were supported by sufficient evidence. Consequently, the court ruled in favour of the plaintiff, Stewart Jenkins, and awarded him a judgment against the State of Tasmania.

The final orders of the court will be detailed in the judgment document, which will be released after the court session. This document will outline the specific relief granted to the plaintiff and any other relevant findings or directives from the court.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 15 May 2012

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