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17547

Leslie Nero, et al. v. Mike Rygus, 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)
1987-07-08 General proceeding, records sent to Supreme Court of Ontario by CNX
1987-02-20 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Stikeman, Elliott
1986-11-19 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, to Shaughnessy, Toronto, registered mail
1986-06-26 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ B McI C W LeD LaF
Dismissed, with costs
1986-06-16 Hearing of the appeal, 1986-06-16, CJ B McI C W LeD LaF
Decision reserved
1986-06-16 Book of authorities, 1 copy Leslie Nero
1986-06-12 Book of authorities, 9 copies Leslie Nero
1986-06-12 Book of authorities, 10 copies Mike Rygus
1986-04-07 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, Appeal to be heard June 16/86
Granted, no order as to costs
1986-04-07 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1986-04-07, Appeal to be heard June 16/86
1986-04-07 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1986-04-07, Appeal to be heard June 16/86
1986-04-07 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1986-04-07, Appeal to be heard June 16/86
1986-04-04 Affidavit, of Grace Handford Leslie Nero
1986-04-02 Affidavit, With service Leslie Nero
1986-04-02 Motion to expedite the appeal, With service Leslie Nero
1984-12-20 Respondent's factum, 3 copies, with service Mike Rygus
1984-12-06 Respondent's factum, 21 copies Mike Rygus
1984-10-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, letter dated Oct. 16/84 from R. Rueter advising A.C.O. cannot find originals
1984-10-18 Appeal court record
1984-10-01 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1986-06-16
Decision reserved
1984-09-27 Certified casebook Leslie Nero
1984-09-13 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1984-10-01
1984-07-09 Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service Leslie Nero
1984-01-12 Case on appeal, 21 copies vol 1 and 2 Leslie Nero
1983-06-08 Order granting leave to appeal
1983-06-01 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1983-06-01 $500 security deposit paid, bank certificate #1339 Leslie Nero
1983-06-01 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #5538 Leslie Nero
1983-06-01 Notice of appeal, With service Leslie Nero
1983-05-16 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ E La
Granted, with costs in the cause
1983-05-16 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1983-05-16, CJ E La
1983-05-16 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1983-05-16, CJ E La
1983-05-06 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 6 copies, with service Mike Rygus
1983-03-08 Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application
1983-02-17 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, Time extended to May 16, 1983, E
Granted, no order as to costs
1983-02-17 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1983-02-17, Time extended to May 16, 1983, E
1983-02-17 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1983-02-17, Time extended to May 16, 1983, E
1983-02-15 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies 6 copies of supplementary leave to appeal book, with service, Completed on: 1983-05-06 Leslie Nero
1983-02-15 Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application Mike Rygus
1983-02-15 Affidavit Leslie Nero
1983-02-15 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, 1 copy Leslie Nero

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Nero, Leslie Applicant Active
Duncombe, John Applicant Active
Stipcic, Zoram Applicant Active
Kay, William Applicant Active
Royer, Gérard Applicant Active
Whiteford, Jack Applicant Active
Graham, Beverly Applicant Active
Rezo, Sam Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Rygus, Mike Respondent Active
Gettel Jr., Lester F. Respondent Active
Elliot, Sharon D. Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Nero, Leslie

Counsel
Names
John Sopinka, Q.C
Robert Rueter
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 85 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5500
FAX: (416) 947-0866
Agent
Name
Mirko Bibic
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877

Party: Duncombe, John

Counsel
Names
John Sopinka, Q.C
Robert Rueter
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 85 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5500
FAX: (416) 947-0866
Agent
Name
Mirko Bibic
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877

Party: Stipcic, Zoram

Counsel
Names
John Sopinka, Q.C
Robert Rueter
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 85 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5500
FAX: (416) 947-0866
Agent
Name
Mirko Bibic
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877

Party: Kay, William

Counsel
Names
John Sopinka, Q.C
Robert Rueter
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 85 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5500
FAX: (416) 947-0866
Agent
Name
Mirko Bibic
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877

Party: Royer, Gérard

Counsel
Names
John Sopinka, Q.C
Robert Rueter
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 85 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5500
FAX: (416) 947-0866
Agent
Name
Mirko Bibic
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877

Party: Whiteford, Jack

Counsel
Names
John Sopinka, Q.C
Robert Rueter
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 85 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5500
FAX: (416) 947-0866
Agent
Name
Mirko Bibic
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877

Party: Graham, Beverly

Counsel
Names
John Sopinka, Q.C
Robert Rueter
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 85 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5500
FAX: (416) 947-0866
Agent
Name
Mirko Bibic
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877

Party: Rezo, Sam

Counsel
Names
John Sopinka, Q.C
Robert Rueter
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 85 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5500
FAX: (416) 947-0866
Agent
Name
Mirko Bibic
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877

Party: Rygus, Mike

Counsel
Names
Raymond Koskie, Q.C.
Mark Zigler
Contact information
Koskie Minksy
900 - 20 QUEEN ST W
BOX 52
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3R3
Telephone: (416) 977-8353
FAX: (416) 977-3316
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Gettel Jr., Lester F.

Counsel
Names
Raymond Koskie, Q.C.
Mark Zigler
Contact information
Koskie Minksy
900 - 20 QUEEN ST W
BOX 52
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3R3
Telephone: (416) 977-8353
FAX: (416) 977-3316
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Elliot, Sharon D.

Counsel
Names
Raymond Koskie, Q.C.
Mark Zigler
Contact information
Koskie Minksy
900 - 20 QUEEN ST W
BOX 52
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3R3
Telephone: (416) 977-8353
FAX: (416) 977-3316
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Summary

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Lower court rulings

June 5, 1981
Supreme Court of Ontario

29345/78

application dismissed

November 12, 1982
Court of Appeal for Ontario

29345/78

appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13