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19194

Newfoundland Association of Public Employees v. Attorney General of Newfoundland, et al.

(Newfoundland & Labrador) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1990-09-06 Appeal closed
1989-01-06 General proceeding, copy of judgment to V.R.J. Earle
1988-11-02 General proceeding, copy of notice of deposit to Burke-Robertson
1988-11-02 General proceeding, copy of notice of deposit to Osler Hoskin
1988-11-02 General proceeding, copy of notice of deposit of judgment to Gowling & Henderson
1988-10-20 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ E McI La W LaF L'HD
Dismissed, with costs
1988-03-03 Hearing of the appeal, 1988-03-03, CJ E McI La W LaF L'HD
Decision reserved
1988-02-23 Book of authorities, 12 copies vols 1 - 4 Newfoundland Association of Public Employees
1988-02-22 Book of authorities, 10 copies William Chafe
1988-02-16 Respondent's factum, 21 copies William Chafe
1987-03-16 Respondent's factum, 21 copies Attorney General of Newfoundland
1987-03-05 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1988-03-03
Decision reserved
1987-03-05 Notice of hearing Newfoundland Association of Public Employees
1987-03-05 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1987-05-04
1987-03-03 Service
1987-03-02 Order on motion to order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause
1987-03-02 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, W
Granted, no order as to costs
1987-03-02 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1987-03-02, W
1987-03-02 Submission of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1987-03-02, W
1987-02-26 Response to motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause Attorney General of Newfoundland
1987-02-26 Affidavit Newfoundland Association of Public Employees
1987-02-26 Motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause Newfoundland Association of Public Employees
1987-02-24 Appellant's factum, 21 copies Newfoundland Association of Public Employees
1986-10-31 Case on appeal, 21 copies Newfoundland Association of Public Employees
1986-10-27 Certified casebook Newfoundland Association of Public Employees
1985-03-19 Order granting leave to appeal
1985-03-19 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1985-03-19 $500 security deposit paid, receipt #1411 Newfoundland Association of Public Employees
1985-03-19 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #7654, with service Newfoundland Association of Public Employees
1985-03-19 Notice of appeal, With service Newfoundland Association of Public Employees
1985-02-21 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, C La LeD
Granted, with costs in the cause
1985-02-11 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1985-02-11, C La LeD
Decision reserved
1985-02-11 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1985-02-11, C La LeD
Decision reserved
1985-02-07 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Attorney General of Newfoundland
1985-02-04 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Appendix A William Chafe
1985-02-04 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies William Chafe
1985-01-25 Service
1985-01-23 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, Completed on: 1985-01-23 Newfoundland Association of Public Employees

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Newfoundland Association of Public Employees Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Newfoundland Respondent Active
Chafe, William Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Newfoundland Association of Public Employees

Counsel
Name
V. Randell J. Earle, Q.C.
Contact information
O'Dea, Earle
323 Duckworth St.
P.O. Box 5955, Stn C
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1C 5X4
Telephone: (709) 726-3524
FAX: (709) 726-9600
Agent
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: Attorney General of Newfoundland

Counsel
Name
James A. Nesbitt
Contact information
Attorney General of Newfoundland
CONFEDERATION BLDG
PO BOX 8700
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1B 4J6
Agent
Name
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Chafe, William

Counsel
Name
William H. Goodridge
Contact information
Stirling, Ryan
ROYAL TRUST BLDG 8TH FL
PO BOX 5038
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1C 5V3
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

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Lower court rulings

January 10, 1979
Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, Court of Appeal

1331

permanent injunction granted

October 2, 1984
Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador - Court of Appeal

7

appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13