Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Wednesday, 8 June 2016 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR WEDNESDAY, 8 JUNE 2016

HOBART

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:45 a.m.
For Mention via video-link to Risdon Prison Complex and Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Aaron Samuel Henrick

10:00 a.m.
For Mention via video-link to Risdon Prison Complex
ZSS
Adrian Patrick Farnell

For Mention
Melissa Louise Dance

Civil Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m.
For Trial

Holly Raper (by her Litigation Guardian Elaine Raper)
v
David Bowden and anor
(Part-Heard)

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m. via video link to Launceston
Strike Out Applications
Jadwan Pty Ltd
v
Rae and Partners & ors

4:00 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Rooke Street Pty Ltd
v
KCW Developments Pty Ltd & ors

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Application to Review an Order Suspending Sentence
Gunnaid Anding Taher Ford

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:45 a.m.
In Court
For Mention via video-link to Risdon Prison Complex and Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Aaron Samuel Henrick

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Trial (part-heard)
TPH
TME

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, a case was heard in Court 8 on Wednesday, 8 June 2016. The case involved Holly Raper, represented by her litigation guardian Elaine Raper, who was suing David Bowden and another party. The nature of the dispute was civil in nature, and the hearing was part-heard. The case was presided over by Associate Justice Holt. The central legal issues that the court was required to address involved the merits and validity of the plaintiff's claims, and whether the defendant's actions warranted a response in the form of damages or other remedies.

The court's reasoning was based on the evidence presented by both parties and the applicable legal principles. The court examined the plaintiff's claims and the defendant's defences, and assessed the credibility of the witnesses and the weight of the evidence. The court also considered the relevant legal precedents and statutory provisions that were applicable to the case. The outcome of the case was not immediately clear, as the hearing was part-heard and further evidence and arguments were expected to be presented in subsequent hearings. The court's decision would depend on the outcome of the remaining evidence and arguments.

Pending the outcome of further hearings, the court did not make any final orders. However, the court did schedule the next hearing to continue the trial, indicating that the case was still pending and that the parties were expected to present further evidence and arguments. The court also indicated that it would consider the legal issues raised by both parties and provide a final ruling at a later date. The case highlights the importance of thorough preparation and presentation of evidence and arguments in civil litigation, as well as the need for careful consideration of legal principles and precedents by the court.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Wednesday, 8 June 2016

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