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17437

V.K. Mason Construction Ltd. v. Bank of Nova Scotia

(Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1992-01-31 Close file for archive
1992-01-31 Appeal closed
1985-04-04 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ R E McI C La W
Dismissed, with costs
1984-06-14 Hearing of the appeal, 1984-06-14, CJ R E McI C La W
Decision reserved
1984-06-12 Book of authorities, 10 copies Bank of Nova Scotia
1984-05-11 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1984-06-14
Decision reserved
1984-05-02 Appeal court record, 2 volumes
1984-05-02 Trial court exhibits, 4 volumes
1984-05-02 Trial court record, 4 volumes
1984-04-24 Book of authorities, 10 copies; volume 1 V.K. Mason Construction Ltd.
1983-07-08 Certified casebook, volume 1 to 8 and index V.K. Mason Construction Ltd.
1983-04-14 Notice of hearing, With service V.K. Mason Construction Ltd.
1983-04-11 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1983-04-26
1983-04-11 Order on motion to expedite the appeal
1983-04-11 Decision on motion to expedite the appeal, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1983-04-11 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1983-04-11, Reg
1983-04-11 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1983-04-11, Reg
1983-04-11 Response to motion to expedite the appeal Bank of Nova Scotia
1983-04-06 Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service V.K. Mason Construction Ltd.
1983-04-05 General proceeding, to note appeal book returned by E. Van Bemmel V.K. Mason Construction Ltd.
1983-03-31 Case on appeal, 20 copies volumes 1 to 8 & index V.K. Mason Construction Ltd.
1983-03-29 Motion to expedite the appeal, With service V.K. Mason Construction Ltd.
1983-03-23 General proceeding, to note Appeal book borrowed by E. Van Bemmel
1983-03-09 Order granting leave to appeal
1983-02-24 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1983-02-23 $500 security deposit paid, receipt # 1320 V.K. Mason Construction Ltd.
1983-02-22 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 5274 V.K. Mason Construction Ltd.
1983-02-21 Notice of appeal V.K. Mason Construction Ltd.
1983-02-10 Close file on Leave
1983-02-08 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ D W
Granted, with costs in the cause
1983-01-25 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1983-01-25, CJ D W
Decision reserved
1983-01-25 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1983-01-25, CJ D W
Decision reserved
1983-01-19 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, Completed on: 1983-01-19 V.K. Mason Construction Ltd.
1982-12-20 Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application
1982-12-17 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, W
Granted, no order as to costs
1982-12-17 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1982-12-17, W
1982-12-17 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1982-12-17, W
1982-12-17 Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application Bank of Nova Scotia
1982-12-17 Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application Bank of Nova Scotia
1982-12-17 Affidavit V.K. Mason Construction Ltd.
1982-12-17 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies V.K. Mason Construction Ltd.
1982-12-16 Notice of application for leave to appeal, With service V.K. Mason Construction Ltd.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
V.K. Mason Construction Ltd. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Bank of Nova Scotia Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Courtot Investments Limited Other Active

Counsel

Party: V.K. Mason Construction Ltd.

Counsel
Names
John D. Brownlie, Q.C.
James A. Hodgson
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 25 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Bank of Nova Scotia

Counsel
Names
John J. Robinette, Q.C.
J. Sopinka, Q.C.
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Agent
Name
Donald Kubesh
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'CONNOR ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555

Party: Courtot Investments Limited

Counsel
Name
Earl A. Cherniak, Q.C.
Contact information
Lerner & Associates
2400 - 130 Adelaide St West
Box 95
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3P5
Telephone: (416) 867-3076
FAX: (416) 867-9192

Summary

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Lower court rulings

October 31, 1980
Supreme Court of Ontario

5366/74MLA

Actions allowed

September 17, 1982
Court of Appeal for Ontario

5366/84 MLA

Appeal allowed in part; cross-appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13