Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 20 August 2013 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR TUESDAY, 20 AUGUST 2013

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before the COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEAL
10:00 a.m.
For Hearing
Attorney Generals Reference
v
James Philip Wright

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m.
For Decision
David John King
Luke William Garth

4:15 p.m.
For Sentence
PML

For Application
Dwight Stanley Murtagh

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:30 p.m.
For Sentence by video-link to Supreme Court, Cameron Street, Launceston
Christopher Ernest Denman

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Civil Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Judgment via video link to Supreme Court Burnie, Court 1
Stephen John Streets
v
Tracey Joanne Lucas

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice Tennent by Video-Link from the Supreme Court, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Criminal Jurisdiction
4.30pm For Sentence
Christopher Ernest Denman

BURNIE
No list for Burnie
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania was set to hear the Attorney General's Reference against James Philip Wright, with the hearing scheduled for 10:00 a.m. in Court 7 at Salamanca Place, Hobart. The court was required to determine the criminal jurisdiction over the matter. In a subsequent session at 4:00 p.m., the court would decide on the cases of David John King and Luke William Garth. The court also scheduled a sentencing session for Dwight Stanley Murtagh at 4:30 p.m., to be held via video-link to the Supreme Court on Cameron Street, Launceston.

The court was tasked with several legal issues, primarily focusing on the criminal jurisdiction and the sentencing of the respective defendants. The hearing for Attorney General's Reference against James Philip Wright involved determining whether the Supreme Court had the appropriate jurisdiction to hear the matter. For David John King and Luke William Garth, the court needed to make a decision on their respective cases, which could involve various legal and factual considerations. The sentencing session for Dwight Stanley Murtagh required the court to impose an appropriate sentence, taking into account all relevant factors and legal principles.

The court's reasoning and outcome were not detailed in the provided text. However, the decisions and outcomes of the various sessions would be based on the specific legal issues and evidence presented in each case. The court's judgment on the criminal jurisdiction in the Attorney General's Reference would be crucial in determining the appropriate legal proceedings for the matter. For David John King and Luke William Garth, the court's decision would be based on the merits of their cases, including the evidence and legal arguments presented. The sentencing for Dwight Stanley Murtagh would involve a careful consideration of the circumstances of the offence and the appropriate penalty under the law.

No final orders were mentioned in the text. The outcomes of the cases would depend on the court's decisions and the legal principles applied in each instance.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 20 August 2013

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