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19044
Franklin Chiu-Fan Lau, et al. v. Minister of Employment and Immigration, et al.
(Federal) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
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| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 1989-12-12 | Close file on Leave | |
| 1985-02-21 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ B McI Dismissed, with costs |
|
| 1985-01-22 |
Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1985-01-22, CJ B McI Decision reserved |
|
| 1985-01-22 |
All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1985-01-22, CJ B McI Decision reserved |
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| 1984-10-23 | Notice of application for leave to appeal | Franklin Chiu-Fan Lau |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chiu-Fan Lau, Franklin | Applicant | Active |
| Siu Wai Lau, Felix | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Minister of Employment and Immigration | Respondent | Active |
| Secretary of State for External Affairs | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Chiu-Fan Lau, Franklin
Counsel
Thomas G. Heintzman
DON MILLS, Ontario
M3B 3H9
Telephone: (416) 449-8866
FAX: (416) 510-9090
Party: Siu Wai Lau, Felix
Counsel
DON MILLS, Ontario
M3B 3H9
Telephone: (416) 449-8866
FAX: (416) 510-9090
Party: Minister of Employment and Immigration
Counsel
Civil Litigation Section
284 Wellington, Room 2307
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4869
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Party: Secretary of State for External Affairs
Counsel
Civil Litigation Section
284 Wellington, Room 2307
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4869
FAX: (613) 954-1920
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Lower court rulings
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division
T-920-83
application allowed
Federal Court of Appeal
A-975-83
appeal allowed
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