Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Wednesday, 27 April 2016

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR WEDNESDAY, 27 APRIL 2016

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Directions Hearing
Cleophas Turagendanwa

For Trial
Aaron Roy Johnston
(Part Heard)

Civil Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Judgment
Robert Dumarchand
v
Bernadette Woods

Criminal Jurisdiction
To Follow
For Directions Hearing
Robyn Diane Cotton
Jane Gluschke

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

For Trial

Aaron Leonard Townsend

(Part Heard)

In Court as in Chambers

4:00 p.m.

For Bail Application

Joshua James Lee

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30am
For Trial (Part-Heard)
Adam Maxwell Cox

10:00am
For Trial (Empanelment only)
Cameron John Capodici

4:15pm
For Further Submissions and Sentence
Ty Scott Hammond

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.

For Trial
Gavin Richard Baldwin

2:00 p.m.
For Remand
Benjamin James Wright

4:15 p.m.
For Ruling
Christina Vernessa Watson

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

On Wednesday, 27 April 2016, the Supreme Court of Tasmania handled a range of criminal and civil cases across its various locations in Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie. In Hobart, Court 7 was occupied with a criminal directions hearing for Cleophas Turagendanwa and the trial of Aaron Roy Johnston. In the civil jurisdiction, Robert Dumarchand presented a case against Bernadette Woods, which was scheduled for judgment. In Launceston, Justice Pearce presided over a part-heard trial of Adam Maxwell Cox and a trial empanelment for Cameron John Capodici. Meanwhile, in Burnie, Justice Porter handled a trial for Gavin Richard Baldwin and a ruling for Christina Vernessa Watson. The court maintained its commitment to delivering timely justice, with cases scheduled meticulously throughout the day.

The legal issues before the court varied significantly, encompassing criminal directions hearings, ongoing trials, and civil judgments. In the criminal domain, the court was tasked with managing the procedural aspects of ongoing trials, ensuring that both the prosecution and defence had the opportunity to present their cases. The court also needed to address bail applications and remand hearings to ensure that defendants were fairly treated while awaiting trial. In the civil domain, the court had to deliver a judgment in the case of Dumarchand v Woods, which would likely involve interpreting the relevant laws and applying them to the facts of the case. Each case presented unique challenges that required careful consideration of the applicable legal principles and procedures.

The Supreme Court of Tasmania demonstrated its efficiency and commitment to justice by handling a diverse array of cases. The court managed to address both criminal and civil matters, ensuring that all defendants and plaintiffs received fair treatment. The outcomes of these hearings and trials would depend on the specifics of each case, including the evidence presented and the arguments made by both parties. The court's ability to schedule and manage these cases efficiently was indicative of its role in maintaining the judicial system's integrity and ensuring timely justice for all involved.

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