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19501
Lorelei VanWeenan, et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen
(Alberta) (Criminal) (As of Right)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 1989-01-06 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, copy of formal judgment sent to J.J. Ogle (Calg., Alta.) | |
| 1989-01-06 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, copy of formal judgment sent to E.C. Wilson (Calg., Alta.) | |
| 1988-11-23 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, and sent to Ms. J. Ford, Deputy Registrar (Calg., Alta.) | |
| 1988-09-29 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, (acquittal restored), B E McI La W Allowed, no order as to costs |
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| 1988-09-29 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, (copy) sent to Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1988-09-29 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, (copy) sent to Gowling & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1988-09-28 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated today from Burke-Robertson consenting to 4 judges | |
| 1987-10-23 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1987-10-23, B E McI La W Decision reserved |
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| 1987-10-23 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1987-10-23 Decision reserved |
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| 1987-10-20 | Book of authorities, 10 copies | Lorelei VanWeenan |
| 1987-04-28 | Service | |
| 1987-04-28 | Respondent's factum, Original | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1987-04-15 | Respondent's factum, 17 copies | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1987-02-06 | Order on motion to order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause | |
| 1986-09-15 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1986-09-29 | |
| 1986-09-10 |
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 |
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| 1986-09-10 | Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1986-09-10, W | |
| 1986-09-10 | Submission of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1986-09-10, W | |
| 1986-09-08 | Response to motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1986-09-08 | Affidavit | Lorelei VanWeenan |
| 1986-09-08 | Motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause | Lorelei VanWeenan |
| 1986-07-25 | Appellant's factum, 21 copies | Lorelei VanWeenan |
| 1986-03-04 | Case on appeal, 20 copies | Lorelei VanWeenan |
| 1985-10-21 | Order on motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal | |
| 1985-10-18 | Notice of appeal, served copy, with service | Lorelei VanWeenan |
| 1985-09-12 |
Decision on motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal, W Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1985-09-12 | Hearing of motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal, 1985-09-12, W | |
| 1985-09-12 | Submission of motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal submitted, 1985-09-12, W | |
| 1985-09-09 | Response to motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1985-09-09 | Affidavit | Lorelei VanWeenan |
| 1985-09-09 | Motion to extend the time to serve and/or file the notice of appeal, 2 copies | Lorelei VanWeenan |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VanWeenan, Lorelei | Applicant | Active |
| Chesson, John | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: VanWeenan, Lorelei
Counsel
402 - 1015, 4TH ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2R 1J4
Telephone: (403) 269-5352
Agent
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Chesson, John
Counsel
1850 - 801, 6TH AVE SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 3W2
Telephone: (403) 269-2600
FAX: (403) 265-2455
Agent
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Her Majesty the Queen
Counsel
1575 - 615 MACLEOD TRAIL SE
CALGARY, Alberta
T2G 4T8
Telephone: (403) 297-8444
Agent
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
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta
8301-2073-C1
Charges dismissed
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton)
16558
Leave to appeal granted - new trial ordered
Filed documents
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