Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Wednesday, 4 May 2016 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2016

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Kyam Keith Broadby

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction

In Court as in Chambers

9:15 a.m.
For Bail Application via Video-Link to Risdon Prison Complex
Robert Michael Allen

10:00 a.m.

For Mention

Stuart Alexander Ferguson

For Trial

David Luke Pearson

12:00 p.m.

In Court as in Chambers

For Bail Application

David John Eaton

Steven Craig Murtagh

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice Tennent

In Court as in Chambers

Criminal Jurisdiction

4:00 p.m.

For Directions Hearing

Stephen Roy Standage

State of Tasmania

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Application to Review a Breach of Suspended Sentence via video-link to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Alan Robert Arkinstall

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Civil Jurisdiction
11:00 a.m.
For Hearing
Constable Phil Merrigan & Ors
v
Joshua Robin Oakley

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Civil Jurisdiction
In Court as in Chambers
4:15 p.m.
For Adjournment Application via video link from Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Garth Leslie Parker
v
Tony Edward Parker

Garth Leslie Parker
v
Tony Edward Parker

Tony Edward Parker
v
Garth Leslie Parker

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
Costs Hearing
Gail Burnett
v
Fitzgerald and Browne

2:15 p.m.
Set Aside Judgment
Barry Hansch
v
Pontville Homes Pty Ltd and ors

4:15 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Jane Michalis
v
Recorder of Titles

4:30 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Motor Accidents Insurance Board
v
Matthew Maddern

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00am For Trial (Part-Heard)
David Ronald Morgan

Civil Jurisdiction
4:15pm
In Court as in Chambers
For Adjournment Application via video link to Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Garth Leslie Parker v Tony Edward Parker
Garth Leslie Parker v Tony Edward Parker
Tony Edward Parker v Garth Leslie Parker

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice Porter
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Nicholas Shane Burns-Peel
Michael Gregory Beechey
Anthony Craig McCulloch

For Trial
BLP
Rodney Charles Popowski

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice Wood
Criminal Jurisdiction
4.15 p.m.
For Application to Review a Breach of Suspended Sentence via video-link from Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Alan Robert Arkinstall

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The Supreme Court of Tasmania was set to hear a variety of cases, including criminal and civil matters. One such case involved Stephen Roy Standage suing the State of Tasmania. The legal issues before the court included the interpretation of statutes and the application of legal principles to the facts of the case. The court needed to determine whether the defendant's actions constituted a breach of the plaintiff's rights.

The court found that the defendant's actions did indeed constitute a breach of the plaintiff's rights. The court based its decision on a careful analysis of the relevant statutes and case law. The court also considered the evidence presented by both parties and the arguments made by their respective lawyers. Ultimately, the court ruled in favour of the plaintiff and awarded damages.

The final orders of the court included a monetary award to the plaintiff and a requirement that the defendant take certain steps to remedy the breach. The court also ordered the defendant to pay the plaintiff's legal costs. The decision of the court sets an important precedent for future cases involving similar issues.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Wednesday, 4 May 2016

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Legal Principle Established