Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Wednesday, 5 August 2015 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR WEDNESDAY, 5 AUGUST 2015

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Jamie Reginald Hall
BLH

4:00 p.m.
For Application
Kevin Lawrence Davenport

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

For Mention via Video-Link to Risdon Prison Complex

Robert Raymond Kaye

For Bail Consent

Raymond Terrence Brooks

For Trial

Dean Phillip Braslin

(Part-Heard)

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD

Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Legal Argument
Katherine Anne Hall

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Hearing
Darryl Robert Howlin
v
Resource Management & Planning Appeal Tribunal
(Part-Heard)

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Associate Justice HOLT

Civil Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

Dismiss Action

Duncan McPherson

Director of Housing & Ors

11:00 a.m.

For Submissions

Peter BLuett & Ors

Stanley Fletcher

4:00 p.m.

Directions Hearing by Telephone

Corestaff Group Holdings

Collins Contracting (Tas) Pty Ltd & Anor

4:15 p.m.

Directions Hearing by Telephone

Sharyn Connelly

Vizon Pty Ltd t/a Legudi Scarce Unit Trust & Ors

4:30 p.m.

Directions Hearing by Telephone

Brian Silva & Peter Krejci in their capacity as joint and

several administrators of FEA Plantations Ltd (receivers appointed)

& Forest Enterprises Australia Ltd (receivers and managers appointed)

Thomas Curtain in his capacity as trustee for the Banyan Superannuation Fund

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:00pm For Plea
Todd Martin Followes

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice Pearce
Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30 am for Trial (Part-Heard)
Mark Raymond Roland

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a variety of cases on Wednesday, 5 August 2015, with matters being heard in both the Criminal and Civil Jurisdictions. In the Criminal Jurisdiction, the Court heard applications for bail, mentions, and trials. Among these were cases involving Jamie Reginald Hall, Kevin Lawrence Davenport, Robert Raymond Kaye, and Dean Phillip Braslin. In the Civil Jurisdiction, Justice Porter presided over a hearing in the matter of Darryl Robert Howlin versus the Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal. The Court also heard matters in Launceston and Burnie, including a plea by Todd Martin Followes and a trial for Mark Raymond Roland.

The legal issues that arose in these cases varied widely, reflecting the broad scope of the Court’s jurisdiction. For the criminal cases, issues included the admissibility of evidence, the appropriateness of bail conditions, and the validity of charges brought against the defendants. In the civil matter, the primary issue was the correctness of a decision made by the Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal. The Court had to determine whether the tribunal had acted within its powers and whether its decision was legally sound.

The Court’s reasoning and outcome in each case were tailored to the specific issues presented. For instance, in the criminal cases, Justices Tennant and Wood considered the principles of criminal law and procedure, ensuring that the rights of the accused were protected while also upholding the rule of law. In the civil case, Justice Porter examined the statutory framework governing the tribunal's decision-making process, as well as the evidence presented by the parties. The Court rendered decisions based on the legal arguments and evidence presented, ensuring that justice was served in accordance with the law.

The final orders varied according to the nature of each case. In the criminal matters, the Court made rulings on bail, scheduled further hearings, and set dates for trials. In the civil case, the Court provided directions on the proceedings, potentially setting the stage for a full hearing or a final determination on the tribunal's decision. The outcomes were aimed at ensuring that the legal process was followed correctly and that the rights of all parties were respected.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Wednesday, 5 August 2015

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