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19272

Republic of Argentina v. Hector Mellino

(Alberta) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1987-07-31 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, John D. James (Calgary,AB)
1987-07-08 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, M.C. Blanchflower (Ottawa,ON)
1987-07-08 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Registrar (Calgary,Ab)
1987-07-08 General proceeding
1987-05-14 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ B McI La W LeD LaF
Allowed, no order as to costs
1985-12-19 Hearing of the appeal, 1985-12-19, CJ B McI La W LeD LaF
Decision reserved
1985-12-18 Book of authorities, 10 copies supplementary book Republic of Argentina
1985-12-06 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Dec 05/85
1985-11-29 Respondent's factum, 21 copies, with service Hector Mellino
1985-11-15 Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service Republic of Argentina
1985-10-02 Order on motion to expedite the appeal
1985-09-30 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1985-12-19
Decision reserved
1985-09-16 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, (Motion granted, appeal to be heard Dec 19/85)
Granted, no order as to costs
1985-09-16 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1985-09-16, (Motion granted, appeal to be heard Dec 19/85)
1985-09-16 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1985-09-16, (Motion granted, appeal to be heard Dec 19/85)
1985-09-16 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1985-09-16, (Motion granted, appeal to be heard Dec 19/85)
1985-08-19 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1985-09-30
1985-08-19 Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service Republic of Argentina
1985-08-07 Affidavit Republic of Argentina
1985-08-07 Motion to expedite the appeal Republic of Argentina
1985-07-04 Case on appeal, , 21 copies, with service Republic of Argentina
1985-07-03 Appeal court record
1985-07-03 Trial court record
1985-07-03 Certified casebook Republic of Argentina
1985-05-01 Order granting leave to appeal
1985-04-29 Notice of appeal, (served copy) Republic of Argentina
1985-04-10 Notice of appeal Republic of Argentina
1985-04-04 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ B E McI C
Granted, no order as to costs
1985-03-25 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1985-03-25, CJ B E McI C
Decision reserved
1985-03-25 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1985-03-25, CJ B E McI C
Decision reserved
1985-03-19 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, With service Hector Mellino
1985-03-14 Book of authorities, 3 copies unreported decision Republic of Argentina
1985-03-11 Correspondence received from, dated Mar 10/85 from Mr. Blanchflower Republic of Argentina
1985-03-11 Book of authorities, 3 copies unreported decision Republic of Argentina
1985-03-11 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies 5 copies, Completed on: 1985-03-14 Republic of Argentina

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Republic of Argentina Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Mellino, Hector Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Republic of Argentina

Counsel
Names
Michael C. Blanchflower
D.J.A. Rutherford
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
3400 - FIRST CANADIAN PL
PO BOX 36
TORONTO, Ontario
M5X 1A9
Telephone: (416) 973-0942

Party: Mellino, Hector

Counsel
Name
John D. James
Contact information
James & Taylor
330 - 1201, 5TH ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2R 1H2

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Lower court rulings

November 12, 1984
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta

8401-1277-C3

Application dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13