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19294

William Godin, et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen

(New Brunswick) (Criminal) (As of Right)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1988-06-29 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Mr. G. Sleeth (Fredericton,NB)
1988-06-29 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, M.F. Bourque (Edmunston,NB)
1988-05-17 General proceeding, to note lower court records sent to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal of New Brunswick via Registered Mail
1988-02-11 Judgment on the appeal rendered, B McI La W LeD, The appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of New Brunswick, dated February 11, 1985, was heard January 27, 1988 and the Court this day delivered the following judgment: "The appeal is allowed and the acquittals are restored."
Allowed, no order as to costs
1988-02-05 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Fredericton,NB)
1988-01-27 Hearing of the appeal, 1988-01-27, B McI La W LeD
Decision reserved
1988-01-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from G. Sleeth (Re: Using original submissions)
1987-10-16 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Charest, Bourque to Irene Kerry
1987-10-08 Trial court record, trial court record filed
1987-10-08 Appeal court record, trial court record filed
1987-09-25 Appellant's factum, 21 copies, avec signification William Godin
1987-07-20 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from the Attorney General of New Brunswick
1987-07-08 General proceeding, to note records sent to M.F. Cain via Courier
1987-06-25 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1988-01-27
Decision reserved
1987-06-25 Appeal re-hearing ordered, "Conformément à l'article 51(2) des Règles de la Cour, la Cour ordonne une nouvelle audition."
1987-05-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated 87/05/21 from M.F. Bourque with "Acte d'Accusation"
1987-05-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated 87/05/01 from M.F. Bourque
1987-04-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated 87/04/03 from G.J. Sleeth
1987-03-30 Judgment on the appeal rendered, B McI La W LeD
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1987-03-30 Hearing of the appeal, 1987-03-30, B McI La W LeD
1985-11-08 Affidavit, of G.J. Sleeth Her Majesty the Queen
1985-10-16 Respondent's factum, 21 copies Her Majesty the Queen
1985-09-27 Notice of hearing, Avec signification William Godin
1985-09-09 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1987-03-30
1985-09-09 Order on motion to expedite the appeal
1985-09-09 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1985-09-30
1985-08-30 Decision on motion to expedite the appeal, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1985-08-30 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1985-08-30, Reg
1985-08-30 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1985-08-30, Reg
1985-08-30 Motion to expedite the appeal William Godin
1985-08-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated 85/08/21
1985-08-30 Notice of appeal, amended William Godin
1985-08-28 Appellant's factum, 22 copies William Godin
1985-08-28 Certified casebook, vols 1 & 2 William Godin
1985-08-28 Case on appeal, 21 copies vols 1 & 2 William Godin
1985-08-23 Trial court record
1985-08-23 Appeal court record
1985-04-19 Service, above motion
1985-04-03 Order on motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal
1985-03-28 Decision on motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal, W
Granted, no order as to costs
1985-03-28 Hearing of motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal, 1985-03-28, W
1985-03-28 Submission of motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal submitted, 1985-03-28, W
1985-03-27 Notice of appeal, Avec signification William Godin
1985-03-21 Motion to extend the time to serve and/or file the notice of appeal, plus copy of court of appeal judgment, avec signification William Godin
1985-02-24 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Registrar (Fred,NB) advising of judgment.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Godin, William Applicant Active
Dévost, Réginald Applicant Active
Dionne, Donald Applicant Active
Lizotte, Rhéal Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Godin, William

Counsel
Name
Maurice F. Bourque
Contact information
Charest, Bourque & Cyr
174 RUE DE L'ÉGLISE
PO BOX 336 STN MAIN
EDMUNSTON, New Brunswick
E3V 3K9
Telephone: (506) 735-8849
Agent
Name
Robert Décary, c.r.
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111, rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397

Party: Dévost, Réginald

Counsel
Name
Maurice F. Bourque
Contact information
Charest, Bourque & Cyr
174 RUE DE L'ÉGLISE
PO BOX 336 STN MAIN
EDMUNSTON, New Brunswick
E3V 3K9
Telephone: (506) 735-8849
Agent
Name
Robert Décary, c.r.
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111, rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397

Party: Dionne, Donald

Counsel
Name
Maurice F. Bourque
Contact information
Charest, Bourque & Cyr
174 RUE DE L'ÉGLISE
PO BOX 336 STN MAIN
EDMUNSTON, New Brunswick
E3V 3K9
Telephone: (506) 735-8849
Agent
Name
Robert Décary, c.r.
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111, rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397

Party: Lizotte, Rhéal

Counsel
Name
Maurice F. Bourque
Contact information
Charest, Bourque & Cyr
174 RUE DE L'ÉGLISE
PO BOX 336 STN MAIN
EDMUNSTON, New Brunswick
E3V 3K9
Telephone: (506) 735-8849
Agent
Name
Robert Décary, c.r.
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111, rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Name
Graham J. Sleeth, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of New Brunswick
445 CENTENNIAL BLDG
PO BOX 6000
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick
E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 453-2784
FAX: (506) 453-5364
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

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Lower court rulings

November 12, 1983
Court of Queen’s Bench of New Brunswick

273/83

quatres accusés trouvés non coupables

February 11, 1985
Court of Appeal of New Brunswick

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appel accueilli

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Date modified: 2025-05-13