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Susan Nelles v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, et al.

(Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1990-09-06 Appeal closed
1990-03-27 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Benson, McMurtry (Toronto,ON)
1990-03-27 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Soloway, Wright, Houston & Ass. (Ottawa,ON)
1990-03-27 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Stikeman & Elliott (Ottawa,ON)
1990-03-27 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Toronto,ON)
1989-08-23 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Court of Appeal record returned to Registrar (Tor., Ont.)
1989-08-15 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Benson, McMurtry (Tor., Ont.)
1989-08-15 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Soloway, Wright (Ott., Ont.)
1989-08-15 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Stikeman and Elliott (Ott., Ont.)
1989-08-14 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ B E McI La W LeD LaF L'HD, The appeal is dismissed against the Crown, there being no order as to costs. The appeal is allowed against the Attorney-General with costs and the matter is returned to the Supreme Court of Ontario for trial of the claim against the Attorney General; Mme Justice L'Heureux-Dubé dissenting. Beetz, Estey and Le Dain JJ. took no part in the judgment.
Allowed, with costs
1988-02-29 Hearing of the appeal, 1988-02-29, (Appeal heard Feb 29 & Mar 01), CJ B E McI La W LeD LaF L'HD
Decision reserved
1988-02-19 Book of authorities, , 20 copies vols. 1 to 3, with service Attorney General for Ontario
1988-02-17 Book of authorities, , 20 copies vols. 1 & 2 Susan Nelles
1988-02-08 Respondent's factum, , 21 copies, with service Attorney General for Ontario
1986-12-22 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1988-02-29
Decision reserved
1986-12-22 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1988-01-25
1986-12-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Dec 15/86 from D.M. Brown
1986-12-01 Appeal court record, , 1 copy of C/A books
1986-11-13 Appellant's factum, , 21 copies, with service Susan Nelles
1986-11-13 Certified casebook, With service Susan Nelles
1986-08-13 Case on appeal, , 21 copies Susan Nelles
1986-03-20 Order granting leave to appeal
1986-03-07 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 9142 Susan Nelles
1986-03-07 $500 security deposit paid, , receipt # 1507 Susan Nelles
1986-03-06 Notice of appeal, With service Susan Nelles
1986-02-28 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ McI W
Granted, no order as to costs
1986-02-03 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1986-02-03, CJ McI W
Decision reserved
1986-02-03 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1986-02-03, CJ McI W
Decision reserved
1985-12-02 Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application
1985-12-02 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, (Time adjourned & extended to Feb 03/86), LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1985-12-02 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1985-12-02, (Time adjourned & extended to Feb 03/86), LaF
1985-12-02 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1985-12-02, (Time adjourned & extended to Feb 03/86), LaF
1985-11-29 Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario
1985-11-29 Affidavit Susan Nelles
1985-11-29 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, With service Susan Nelles
1985-11-25 Book of authorities, , 3 copies Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario
1985-11-25 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, , 6 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario
1985-11-12 Affidavit, in support of Susan Thomson, 5 copies, with service Susan Nelles
1985-11-01 Book of authorities, , 5 copies, with service Susan Nelles
1985-11-01 Application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1985-11-01 Susan Nelles

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Nelles, Susan Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario Respondent Active
Attorney General for Ontario Respondent Active
Ackroyd, John W. Respondent Active
Crawford, James Respondent Active
Press, Jack Respondent Active
Warr, Anthony Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Nelles, Susan

Counsel
John Sopinka, Q.C
David Brown
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 85 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5500
FAX: (416) 947-0866
Agent
Mirko Bibic
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877

Party: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario

Counsel
Richard F. Chaloner, Q.C.
T.C. Marshall
T.C. Marshall, Q.C.
Attorney General for Ontario
720 BAY ST
TORONTO, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-2220
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Attorney General for Ontario

Counsel
Thomas C. Marshall
Attorney General for Ontario
720 BAY ST
TORONTO, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-2220
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Ackroyd, John W.

Counsel
B.A. Percival, Q.C.
Benson Percival Brown
800 - 250 DUNDAS ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5T 2Z6
Telephone: (416) 977-9777
FAX: (416) 977-1241

Party: Crawford, James

Counsel
B.A. Percival, Q.C.
Benson Percival Brown
800 - 250 DUNDAS ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5T 2Z6
Telephone: (416) 977-9777
FAX: (416) 977-1241

Party: Press, Jack

Counsel
B.A. Percival, Q.C.
Benson Percival Brown
800 - 250 DUNDAS ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5T 2Z6
Telephone: (416) 977-9777
FAX: (416) 977-1241

Party: Warr, Anthony

Counsel
B.A. Percival, Q.C.
Benson Percival Brown
800 - 250 DUNDAS ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5T 2Z6
Telephone: (416) 977-9777
FAX: (416) 977-1241

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Lower court rulings

August 19, 1983
Supreme Court of Ontario

12976/82

Action dismissed

June 20, 1985
Court of Appeal for Ontario

Not listed

Appeal dismissed

Memorandums of argument on application for leave to appeal

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Date modified: 2025-05-13