Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 16 October 2012 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR TUESDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2012

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before the COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEAL
10:00 a.m.
For Hearing

CCH

State of Tasmania

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice CRAWFORD
Criminal Jurisdiction

10.00 a.m.

Via video link to Launceston

For Sentence

John Layoun

In Court as in Chambers

For Bail Application

Carl Maxwell Hall

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice EVANS
Criminal Jurisdiction
3.30 p.m.

For Preliminary Proceedings Application

Andrew Ian Devine

Lewis Wayne Coles

Eugene William Smith

Civil Jurisdiction
In Chambers

4.30 p.m.

For Directions Hearing via Telephone

Sincled Investments Pty Ltd & Anor

Commissioner of State Revenue

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
4.00 p.m.
For Sentence via Video-Link to Court 1, Supreme Court, Burnie
SRM

For Sentence
Manjing Moses Mading
Peter Macuei Bona
Scott Brian Enslow

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD

Criminal Jurisdiction

4.00 p.m.
For Sentence
Shaun William Hill

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Application
Cook
v
Buckingham;

Gradco Pty Ltd
v
Buckingham

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

4.00 p.m. by telephone
Extend Time (mention)
Guest
V
West Tamar Council

LAUNCESTON
No list for Launceston

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

4.00 p.m.
For Sentence via Video-Link from Court 8, Supreme Court, Hobart
SRM

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a variety of cases on 16 October 2012. Among these, the Court of Criminal Appeal presided over by Chief Justice Crawford dealt with an appeal by CCH against the State of Tasmania. This appeal pertained to a criminal matter where the appellant contested the decision made by a lower court. Another significant case involved a bail application by Carl Maxwell Hall, heard by Justice Evans in the criminal jurisdiction division. The application was pivotal as it involved considerations of the accused's right to liberty versus public safety.

The legal issues before the court ranged from the validity of the appeal against the state's decision to the merits of the bail application. In the appeal, the court had to examine whether the lower court's decision was correct in law and whether any procedural errors had occurred. For the bail application, the court considered the likelihood of the accused appearing in court, the risk of reoffending, and any other factors relevant to public safety. The reasoning of the court in these cases involved a meticulous review of the evidence presented, the applicable legal principles, and the circumstances of each case.

The outcome of these hearings was significant for the parties involved. The Court of Criminal Appeal's decision on the appeal would either uphold or overturn the lower court's ruling, potentially leading to further legal proceedings or a final resolution of the matter. The bail application's result determined whether the applicant would be granted bail, influencing their immediate liberty and the conditions under which they would await trial. The court's decisions were made with careful consideration of the law and the specific facts of each case.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 16 October 2012

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