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18531

Vernon C. Morrison, et al. v. William H. Rogers, et al.

(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1990-09-06 Close file on Leave
1990-03-06 Close file on Leave
1984-07-05 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, (Van,BC)
1984-05-19 Notice of application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Vernon C. Morrison
1984-05-03 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ McI C
Dismissed, with costs
1984-04-02 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1984-04-02, CJ McI C
Decision reserved
1984-04-02 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1984-04-02, CJ McI C
Decision reserved

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Morrison, Vernon C. Applicant Active
Thorne, Riddell & Company Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Rogers, William H. Respondent Active
Rogers, Kenneth D. Respondent Active
Cornwall, J.F. Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Bank of Montreal Other Active
Scalf, Gadon W. Other Active
Guaranty Trust Company Other Active

Counsel

Party: Morrison, Vernon C.

Counsel
R.J. Randall Hordo
Hordo, Ross & Bennett
1800 - 808 NELSON ST
BOX 12146
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 2H2
Telephone: (604) 682-5250
FAX: (604) 682-7872
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Thorne, Riddell & Company

Counsel
R.J. Randall Hordo
Hordo, Ross & Bennett
1800 - 808 NELSON ST
BOX 12146
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 2H2
Telephone: (604) 682-5250
FAX: (604) 682-7872
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Rogers, William H.

Counsel
Marvin R.V. Storrow, Q.C.
Michael Jeffery
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
Suite 2600, Three Bentall Centre
595 Burrard Street, P. O Box 49314
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1L3
Telephone: (604) 631-3300
FAX: (604) 631-3309
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Rogers, Kenneth D.

Counsel
Marvin R.V. Storrow, Q.C.
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
Suite 2600, Three Bentall Centre
595 Burrard Street, P. O Box 49314
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1L3
Telephone: (604) 631-3300
FAX: (604) 631-3309
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Cornwall, J.F.

Counsel
Marvin R.V. Storrow, Q.C.
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
Suite 2600, Three Bentall Centre
595 Burrard Street, P. O Box 49314
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1L3
Telephone: (604) 631-3300
FAX: (604) 631-3309
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
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 Montreal

Counsel
Marvin R.V. Storrow, Q.C.
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
Suite 2600, Three Bentall Centre
595 Burrard Street, P. O Box 49314
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1L3
Telephone: (604) 631-3300
FAX: (604) 631-3309
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Scalf, Gadon W.

Counsel
Marvin R.V. Storrow, Q.C.
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
Suite 2600, Three Bentall Centre
595 Burrard Street, P. O Box 49314
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1L3
Telephone: (604) 631-3300
FAX: (604) 631-3309
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Guaranty Trust Company

Counsel
Marvin R.V. Storrow, Q.C.
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
Suite 2600, Three Bentall Centre
595 Burrard Street, P. O Box 49314
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1L3
Telephone: (604) 631-3300
FAX: (604) 631-3309
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

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Lower court rulings

September 22, 1982
Supreme Court of British Columbia

C811998

Stay of proceedings ordered

January 20, 1984
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

Not available

Appeal allowed

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Date modified: 2025-02-27