Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 29 October 2013 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR TUESDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2013

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Dwight Stanley Murtagh
Shane Paul Bennett

For Trial
Daniel Sean Pennicott
(Part Heard)

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Trial
Tu Ai Lin
(Part-Heard)

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m. via video link to Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
For Mention
Shaun Keverall Kaye

For Sentence
Wayne Marcus Riley
Stephen John Peters

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
Miscellaneous Civil Business

4:00 p.m.
Amend Statement of Claim/Reasons for decision
Etter
v
State of Tasmania

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice Wood by Video-Link from Supreme Court, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Criminal Jurisdiction
2.15pm For Mention
Shaun Keverall Kaye

For Sentence
Stephen John Peters
Wayne Marcus Riley

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

9.45 a.m.
For Sentence
DSG

10:00 a.m.
For Mention via video link
Justin Roy John Roughley

For Mention
Jason Theo MacMillan
Ashlea Maree Rigby

For Bail Consent
ZRP

For Trial (part-heard)
JWB

4:00 p.m.
For Sentence
Barry Grant Ralston

4:15 p.m.
For Directions
Adrian Wayne Smillie

______________________________________________________
(Note: Initials are used where publication of a person's name is not permitted by law.)

MAGISTRATES COURT LISTS available at:

Email subscriptions to the law lists of other courts can be requested at:

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The matter before the Supreme Court of Tasmania involved a number of cases, both criminal and civil, listed for various dates and times in different locations. The cases ranged from mentions, trials, and sentences to amendments of statements of claim. Notably, some proceedings were conducted via video link, reflecting modern judicial practices aimed at efficiency and accessibility. The court was presided over by various judges, including Chief Justice Blow, Justice Tennant, Justice Wood, and Associate Justice Holt, among others.

The legal issues that arose in these cases were diverse, encompassing criminal law matters such as sentencing and bail, as well as civil law issues like amendments to statements of claim. The court had to navigate the procedural aspects of criminal trials, the sentencing principles applicable to various offences, and the rules governing amendments in civil litigation. Each case required careful consideration of the relevant statutory provisions, case law, and the specific facts presented.

The reasoning and outcomes of the cases varied according to their nature. In the criminal cases, the court addressed the appropriate sentencing for the defendants, considering factors such as the nature of the offence, the offender’s background, and the impact on victims. In the civil case, the court dealt with procedural aspects, focusing on whether the amendment to the statement of claim was permissible under the rules of court. Each decision reflected a careful application of legal principles to the unique circumstances of the case.

The final orders in these cases would have been delivered by the respective judges, tailored to the specific findings and conclusions reached in each instance. These orders would have addressed the immediate legal issues before the court and provided direction for any further proceedings.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 29 October 2013

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Orders of the court

Background to the litigation

Evidence Before The Court

Reasons for decision

Legal Principle Established