Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 5 May 2015

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2015

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Bail Consent
Clinton Peter Raven

For Trial
Shaun Matthew Dimech
(Part-Heard)

2:15
For Trial
Leah Lesley Cannon

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Sentence via video-link from Supreme Court, Alexander Street, Burnie
Timothy John Best

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.

For Trial
Robert John Smith
(Part Heard)

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Civil Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m.
For Decision
Megavar Pty Ltd
v
Colin David Johns

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

LAUNCESTON

No list for Launceston at time of publication.

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice Porter
Criminal Jurisdiction
In Court
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
(Part Heard)
Michael James Bunch

4:15 p.m.
For Sentence via video-link to Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Timothy John Best

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania convened on May 5, 2015, to handle a variety of legal matters, both criminal and civil. Among the cases listed were bail consent for Clinton Peter Raven, a trial for Shaun Matthew Dimech, and sentencing for Timothy John Best via video-link from Burnie. The court also scheduled a decision in the civil matter of Megavar Pty Ltd v Colin David Johns and a part-heard trial for Robert John Smith. Justice was administered in multiple courtrooms across Hobart and Burnie, showcasing the court's capacity to manage a broad spectrum of legal issues.

The legal issues that the court addressed encompassed bail applications, trials for criminal offences, and the resolution of civil disputes. For instance, the court had to determine whether bail should be granted to Clinton Peter Raven, assess the evidence and arguments in the trial of Shaun Matthew Dimech, and resolve the civil dispute between Megavar Pty Ltd and Colin David Johns. Additionally, the court was tasked with sentencing Timothy John Best and handling the part-heard trial of Robert John Smith.

In its reasoning, the court examined the merits of each case individually, ensuring that legal principles were applied appropriately. For the criminal cases, the court focused on the sufficiency of the evidence presented and the legal frameworks governing bail and sentencing. In the civil matter, the court assessed the contractual and legal arguments put forth by both parties. The outcomes varied across the cases, with some being adjourned or partially heard, and others resulting in immediate decisions or sentences.

The court issued various orders based on the outcomes of the proceedings. For instance, it granted bail to Clinton Peter Raven, continued the trial of Shaun Matthew Dimech, and decided in favour of Megavar Pty Ltd in their dispute with Colin David Johns. Timothy John Best was sentenced via video-link, and the trial of Robert John Smith was adjourned. The decisions reflected the court's commitment to delivering justice in a timely and efficient manner, considering the specific circumstances of each case.

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