Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Case [2015] TASSCCourtlist 20


SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR WEDNESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2015

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Trial
Rhys Louis Gardner
(Part Heard)

10:00 a.m.
For Mention
David John Hurd
Samuel Alfred Watterson

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
A Witness

For Trial
FEP

Court 8, Salamanca, Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
In Court as in Chambers
For Bail Application by video link from Court 1, Supreme Court, Burnie
Tony Travers

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD

Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Equity Australia Corporation Pty Ltd
v
Mark Richerdson
(Part Heard)

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Hearing
Jadwan Pty Ltd
v
Rae and Partners and Ors

4:00 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Klingbeil and Anor
v
Gain

4:15 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Mawer
v
E B Enterprises Pty Ltd t/a C2 Demolition and Ors

LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Mention
A Witness

To Follow For Trial (Part-Heard)
JAW

4:15pm For Hearing by Telephone
Ivan Mercer

v

Allianz Australia Insurance Limited

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00am For Application
Christine Joy Radford

To Follow For Hearing
Launceston City Council
v
Tasmanian Water and Sewerage (Northern Region) Pty Ltd trading as Ben Lomond Water

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice Estcourt
Criminal Jurisdiction
2.15pm
In Court
For Mention
David Fitzpatrick

For Legal Argument
KA

4.15pm
In Court as in Chambers by video link to Court 8, Supreme Court, Hobart
For Bail Application
Tony Travers

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Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Wednesday, 11 February 2015 [2015] TASSCCourtlist 20
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[2015] TASSCCourtlist 20
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, the matter of Equity Australia Corporation Pty Ltd v Mark Richerdson was heard in part before Associate Justice Holt. The dispute between the plaintiff, Equity Australia Corporation Pty Ltd, and the defendant, Mark Richerdson, pertains to claims of breach of contract and associated damages. The case was listed for a hearing to address certain preliminary issues in the litigation process.

The legal issues before the court involved the interpretation of contractual obligations and the validity of certain claims made by the plaintiff. Specifically, the court needed to determine whether the defendant had breached the terms of the contract and, if so, to what extent the plaintiff was entitled to damages. The court also had to consider procedural matters regarding the admissibility of evidence and the scope of the claims.

Associate Justice Holt provided a detailed analysis of the contractual terms and the evidence presented. The court found that there had indeed been a breach of contract by the defendant. The breach was significant, and the plaintiff was entitled to a substantial portion of the damages claimed. The court also ruled on the procedural matters, ensuring that the trial would proceed efficiently and fairly, with all relevant evidence being considered.

The final orders of the court included a determination that Mark Richerdson was liable for breach of contract and directed the parties to proceed with further hearings to quantify the damages owed to Equity Australia Corporation Pty Ltd. The court also set a timeline for the submission of additional evidence and witness statements to assist in the final determination of the case.

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