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16958

Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon, et al. v. Canadian Pacific Limited, et al.

(Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.

List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1988-05-10 Decision on the objection to the taxation of the bill of costs, Reg
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1988-05-10 Hearing of objection to registrar's decision on taxation, 1988-05-10, Reg
1988-05-10 Submission of objection to taxation of the bill of costs, 1988-05-10, Reg
1988-05-04 General proceeding, to ote appellants submission on objection to taxat ion Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1988-03-14 Objection to the taxation of the bill of costs Marathon Realty Company Limited
1988-03-14 Objection to the taxation of the bill of costs Canadian Pacific Limited
1988-01-13 Decision on the bill of costs, $12,134.09 (with reasons attached)
1988-01-13 Decision on the bill of costs, $19,331.51 (with reasons attached)
1988-01-05 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Mr. L. Yves fortier (Mtl,QC)
1988-01-05 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Mr. J.E. Sexton (Toronto,ON)
1988-01-05 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Mr. P. Genest (Toronto,ON)
1988-01-05 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Mr. J. Sopinka (Toronto,ON)
1988-01-05 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Mr. J.J. Robinette (Toronto,ON)
1987-12-23 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Toronto,ON)
1987-12-23 Fee on taxation $30.00, receipt # 11534 Canadian Pacific Limited
1987-06-25 Judgment on the appeal rendered
Dismissed, with costs
1985-04-01 Hearing of the appeal, 1985-04-01, (Appeal heard April 1, 2, 3, and 4th)
Decision reserved
1985-04-01 Book of authorities, 10 copies Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1985-04-01 Appellant's factum, 21 copies of reply to Notice of Mtn. to Vary Eaton Retirement Annuity Plan
1985-03-28 Book of authorities, 10 copies (supplementary) John Turner
1985-03-19 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1985-04-01
Decision reserved
1985-03-19 Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service Marathon Realty Company Limited
1985-03-19 Respondent's factum, 21 copies, with service Marathon Realty Company Limited
1985-03-11 Book of authorities, (10 copies authorities & statutes) Canadian Pacific Limited
1985-03-07 Order on motion to file a lengthy factum
1985-03-07 Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1985-03-07 Affidavit, of David Jewitt John Turner
1985-03-07 Motion to file a lengthy factum John Turner
1985-03-07 Book of authorities, 10 copies, 4 volumes John Turner
1985-03-07 Intervener's factum, 21 copies John Turner
1985-03-02 Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, E
Granted, no order as to costs
1985-03-02 Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1985-03-02, E
1985-03-02 Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1985-03-02, E
1985-01-31 Respondent's factum, 21 copies Ontario & Quebec Railway Company
1985-01-30 Book of authorities, 10 copies of book of statutes Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1984-11-07 Notice of change of counsel, of Ottawa agent, with service Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1984-10-05 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, (costs in the cause - For further particulars, see file), E
Granted, no order as to costs
1984-10-05 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-10-05, (costs in the cause - For further particulars, see file), E
1984-10-05 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-10-05, (costs in the cause - For further particulars, see file), E
1984-10-04 Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, E
Granted, no order as to costs
1984-10-04 Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1984-10-04, E
1984-10-04 Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1984-10-04, E
1984-10-04 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-10-04
Decision reserved
1984-10-04 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-10-04
Decision reserved
1984-09-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated 84/09/13 from Cassels & Brock (Re: Confirming motion to intervene date)
1984-09-17 Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1984-09-17 Affidavit Canadian Pacific Limited
1984-09-17 Motion to file a lengthy factum Canadian Pacific Limited
1984-09-17 Book of authorities, 2 copies of appendix book Canadian Pacific Limited
1984-09-17 Respondent's factum, 21 copies Canadian Pacific Limited
1984-08-29 Case on appeal, (1 copy of excerpts) Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1984-08-28 Case on appeal, (1 copy of excerpts) Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1984-08-28 Affidavit, of Kirkpatrick, with service John Turner
1984-08-28 Motion for leave to intervene, (original + 2 copies), with service John Turner
1984-04-03 General proceeding, to note 9 copies of authorities Eaton Retirement Annuity Plan
1983-09-23 Notice of hearing, With service Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1983-09-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dted 83/09/16 from Linda Nascher
1983-09-19 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1983-10-04
1983-09-19 Appellant's factum, 20 copies, with service Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1983-05-26 Order on motion to dispense with printing
1983-05-25 Decision on motion to dispense with printing, as per agreement as to contents of case, E
Granted, no order as to costs
1983-05-25 Hearing of motion to dispense with printing, 1983-05-25, as per agreement as to contents of case, E
1983-05-25 Submission of motion to dispense with printing, 1983-05-25, as per agreement as to contents of case, E
1983-05-25 Response to motion to dispense with printing Canadian Pacific Limited
1983-05-25 Motion to dispense with printing Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1983-05-25 Agreement as to contents of case Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1983-05-17 Trial court record, (6 boxes)
1983-05-03 Appeal court record, (6 boxes)
1983-04-14 Proof of service, of case and certified case
1983-04-14 Certified casebook, With service Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1983-04-14 Case on appeal, 20 copies, volumes 1 to 20, with service Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1982-09-10 Order on motion to extend time, to file cross-appeal
1982-09-07 Notice of cross appeal Canadian Pacific Limited
1982-09-07 Decision on motion to extend time, to file cross-appeal, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1982-09-07 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1982-09-07, to file cross-appeal, CJ
1982-09-07 Submission of motion to extend time, 1982-09-07, to file cross-appeal, CJ
1982-09-03 Response to motion to extend time Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1982-09-03 Affidavit Canadian Pacific Limited
1982-09-03 Motion to extend time, to vary judgment of Court of Appeal, with service Canadian Pacific Limited
1982-08-18 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1982-08-18 Order granting leave to appeal
1982-08-18 Notice of appeal, With service Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1982-08-17 Order granting leave to appeal
1982-07-20 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1982-07-19 $500 security deposit paid, receipt # 1294 Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1982-07-19 Notice of appeal, 2 copies - one with service & one with affidavit, with service Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1982-07-15 Notice of appeal Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1982-06-22 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ D McI
Granted, no order as to costs
1982-06-22 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1982-06-22, CJ D McI
1982-06-22 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1982-06-22, CJ D McI
1982-06-22 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, served copy only, with service Canadian Pacific Limited
1982-06-16 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Marathon Realty Company Limited
1982-06-14 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Ontario & Quebec Railway Company
1982-06-14 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Canadian Pacific Limited
1982-06-14 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1982-06-14 Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1982-06-08 Notice of application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1982-05-06 Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application
1982-05-05 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, (time extended to 82/06/21), B
Granted, no order as to costs
1982-05-05 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1982-05-05, (time extended to 82/06/21), B
1982-05-05 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1982-05-05, (time extended to 82/06/21), B
1982-05-04 Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application Canadian Pacific Limited
1982-05-04 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1982-02-25 Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application
1982-02-24 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, (both motion heard) - time extended to 82/05/17, B
Granted, no order as to costs
1982-02-24 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1982-02-24, (both motion heard) - time extended to 82/05/17, B
1982-02-24 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1982-02-24, (both motion heard) - time extended to 82/05/17, B
1982-02-24 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1982-02-23 Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application Canadian Pacific Limited
1982-02-22 Notice of application for leave to appeal Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon
1982-02-22 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Wotherspoon

Parties

Please note that in the case of closed files, the “Status” column reflects the status of the parties at the time of the proceedings. For more information about the proceedings and about the dates when the file was open, please consult the docket of the case in question.

Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Wotherspoon, Gordon Dorward de Salaberry Applicant Active
Eaton Retirement Annuity Plan Applicant Active
Beattie, Allan Leslie Applicant Active
McLean Beattie, Clarke Applicant Active
Butler, Robert John Applicant Active
Dunford, Robert Alfred Applicant Active
Hitchlock, Geoffrey Arthur Nelson Applicant Active
Marchment, Alan Roy Applicant Active
Payne, Morgan Cecil Applicant Active
Statler, Paul Charles Applicant Active
Upshall, Allan Purchase Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Canadian Pacific Limited Respondent Active
Marathon Realty Company Limited Respondent Active
Ontario & Quebec Railway Company Respondent Active
Lewis, T. Denton Respondent Active
Marler, George C. Respondent Active
Jamieson, Allan Respondent Active
Thomson, Robert Respondent Active
Wallace, George C. Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Turner, John Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Wotherspoon, Gordon Dorward de Salaberry

Counsel
Name
Michael L. Phelan
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 235-7234
FAX: (613) 235-2867

Party: Eaton Retirement Annuity Plan

Counsel
Name
Michael L. Phelan
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 235-7234
FAX: (613) 235-2867

Party: Beattie, Allan Leslie

Counsel
Name
Lyndon A.J. Barnes
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1 First Canadian Place
PO Box 50
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1B8
Telephone: (416) 362-2111
FAX: (416) 862-6666
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: McLean Beattie, Clarke

Counsel
Name
Lyndon A.J. Barnes
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1 First Canadian Place
PO Box 50
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1B8
Telephone: (416) 362-2111
FAX: (416) 862-6666
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Butler, Robert John

Counsel
Name
Lyndon A.J. Barnes
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1 First Canadian Place
PO Box 50
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1B8
Telephone: (416) 362-2111
FAX: (416) 862-6666
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Dunford, Robert Alfred

Counsel
Name
Lyndon A.J. Barnes
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1 First Canadian Place
PO Box 50
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1B8
Telephone: (416) 362-2111
FAX: (416) 862-6666
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Hitchlock, Geoffrey Arthur Nelson

Counsel
Name
Lyndon A.J. Barnes
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1 First Canadian Place
PO Box 50
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1B8
Telephone: (416) 362-2111
FAX: (416) 862-6666
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Marchment, Alan Roy

Counsel
Name
Lyndon A.J. Barnes
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1 First Canadian Place
PO Box 50
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1B8
Telephone: (416) 362-2111
FAX: (416) 862-6666
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Payne, Morgan Cecil

Counsel
Name
Lyndon A.J. Barnes
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1 First Canadian Place
PO Box 50
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1B8
Telephone: (416) 362-2111
FAX: (416) 862-6666
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Statler, Paul Charles

Counsel
Name
Lyndon A.J. Barnes
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1 First Canadian Place
PO Box 50
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1B8
Telephone: (416) 362-2111
FAX: (416) 862-6666
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Upshall, Allan Purchase

Counsel
Name
Lyndon A.J. Barnes
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1 First Canadian Place
PO Box 50
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1B8
Telephone: (416) 362-2111
FAX: (416) 862-6666
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Canadian Pacific Limited

Counsel
Name
Frank J.C. Newbould, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749

Party: Marathon Realty Company Limited

Counsel
Name
Frank J.C. Newbould, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749

Party: Ontario & Quebec Railway Company

Counsel
Name
Frank J.C. Newbould, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749

Party: Lewis, T. Denton

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Marler, George C.

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Jamieson, Allan

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Thomson, Robert

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Wallace, George C.

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Turner, John

This party is not represented by counsel.

Summary

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Lower court rulings

February 21, 1979
Supreme Court of Ontario

4892/73

Judgment for the plaintiffs

February 18, 1982
Court of Appeal for Ontario

740/78

Appeals allowed in part

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Date modified: 2025-05-13