Judgment handed down in DPP v Trueman
… appeal by the Director of Public Prosecutions against the sentence imposed on Michael Patrick Trueman. Mr Trueman had … down after Mr Trueman had entered a plea of guilty at a committal hearing, but before his plea on arraignment at his …
Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria Inc v Country Fire Authority
… Brigades Victoria Inc v Country Fire Authority (S CI 2016 02269) was today resolved in the Supreme Court of Victoria. On … was resolved at the mediation, with the parties filing consent orders: 1. The defendant is released from the … of agreement. Justice McDonald said in Court: 'The court commends the parties for their resolution, in the …
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COVID-19 Circuit breaker restrictions - Message from the Chief Justice
… of 2020,” Chief Justice Ferguson said. “We have been here before and we are well placed to respond to the … health advice and take all steps possible to minimise potential disruption and ensure matters are dealt with in a … users is of the highest priority. “We thank all those coming into the Courts for their patience and understanding …
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Appeals to the Supreme Court from the Coroners Court
… you need to consider the merits of the appeal and the potential for you to be ordered to pay another party’s legal costs. You should only commence an appeal that has a real prospect of success. You … Court determinations. You will note from the Rules that to commence an appeal, you will need to file the following: A …
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Forensic medicine and the Court
… Forensic medicine and the Supreme Court share a special … in the district. It also gave the coroner the power to commit a person for trial if they concluded that a death … Medicine', one of the chapters in the Supreme Court's 175th commemorative publication: Judging for the People: A social …
Court of Appeal re-sentences offender in DPP v Natoli
… The Court of Appeal today re-sentenced Mark Natoli in DPP v Natoli [2016] VSCA 35, … he pleaded guilty to offences of using a listening device, common law assault, false imprisonment, making a threat to … to a total effective sentence of five months' imprisonment combined with a Community Correction Order of 18 months. The …
Judgment handed down in Apple and Pear Australia Ltd v Pink Lady America LLC
… Pink Lady America LLC ('PLA') in respect of an agreement relating to PINK LADY trademarks for apples grown and … schedule to the deed. That construction does not lead to commercial absurdity or futility. Even if surrounding … the refreshed mark. NOTE: This summary is necessarily incomplete. It is not intended as a substitute for the Court's …
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Judgment handed down in Halket v The Queen
… and Justice McLeish) today rejected an appeal against a sentence of seven years and six months' imprisonment, imposed … to landfill. He was driving a tip truck and trailer with a combined weight of almost 16 tonnes. Mr Halket was observed … and most important, rule is that a person who is - or becomes - aware of his/her inability to control a vehicle …
Reforming urgent business before the Court
… It is often a necessary part of litigation that urgent applications … or during, proceedings to preserve the rights of parties or compel the undertaking of an action. Common examples include applications for injunctions, …
COVID-19 circuit breaker restrictions - message from the Chief Justice
… Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) will implement their contingency plans in response to the new 7 Day Circuit Breaker … remotely,” the Chief Justice said. “While many have become very familiar with this way of working, the challenges …
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