Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 31 May 2016 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2016

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
3:30 p.m.
In Court as in Chambers
For Bail Application via video link to Court 1, Launceston
Shane Vivian Smith

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Motion to Review via video link to Court 1, Launceston
Angela Louise Alcock
v
Senior Sergeant Luke Moore

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Hearing
Constable Phil Merrigan & Ors
v
Joshua Robin Oakley

4:15 p.m.
For Judgment
Lavina Mario Arnesto
v
Sergeant Genevieve Hickman & Anor

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Civil Jurisdiction
In Court as in Chambers
11:00 a.m.
For Costs Application
Paul Francis Allison
v
Tuna Tasmania Pty Ltd and Ors

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 BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00am For Application to Discontinue Appeal
Nathan Scott Davidson v State of Tasmania

Civil Jurisdiction
To Follow
For Motion to Review via video link to Court 2, Hobart
Angela Louise Alcock v Senior Sergeant Luke Moore

Criminal Jurisdiction
3:30pm
In Court as in Chambers
For Bail Application via video link to Court 7, Hobart
Shane Vivian Smith

BURNIE

No list for Burnie.

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 31 May 2016, includes a range of cases across civil and criminal jurisdictions. Notable cases include a bail application for Shane Vivian Smith via video link to Court 1 in Launceston, and a motion to review by Angela Louise Alcock against Senior Sergeant Luke Moore, also via video link to Court 2 in Hobart. Additionally, there is a case involving Constable Phil Merrigan and others against Joshua Robin Oakley scheduled for judgment, and a costs application by Paul Francis Allison against Tuna Tasmania Pty Ltd and others.

The legal issues addressed in these cases encompass bail applications, motions to review police conduct, judgments in criminal cases, and costs applications in civil litigation. The cases involve considerations of procedural fairness, the merits of bail applications, the conduct of law enforcement officers, and the allocation of costs in civil disputes. The court's decisions will hinge on interpreting the relevant statutes, case law, and the specific facts of each case.

The court's reasoning and outcomes will be guided by established legal principles and precedents. For instance, in bail applications, the court will consider the likelihood of the accused appearing in court, the risk of flight, and the potential impact on the community. In motions to review, the court will examine the conduct of the police officers and whether there has been a breach of procedural fairness or misconduct. In criminal cases, the judgment will depend on the evidence presented and the application of criminal law. Finally, in costs applications, the court will assess the reasonableness of the costs claimed and the overall conduct of the parties.

The final orders in these cases will reflect the court's determinations on these issues, potentially involving the granting or refusal of bail, the review of police conduct, the imposition of sentences or acquittals in criminal cases, and the awarding or disallowance of costs in civil cases.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 31 May 2016

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