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20260

Terrance Patrick O'Hara, et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia, et al.

(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.

List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1991-04-03 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (Vancouver,Bc)
1988-12-09 Certificate of taxation issued to, Burke-Robertson & Ass. (Ottawa,ON)
1988-12-08 Decision on the bill of costs, $4,075.70
1988-11-29 Fee on taxation $30.00, receipt # 13152 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1988-11-29 Notice of appointment to tax the bill of costs, With service
1988-03-14 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Registrar (Van,BC)
1988-03-11 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Mr. Sourisseau (Van,Bc)
1988-03-11 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Mr. R. Sugden (Van,BC)
1987-12-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, advising of judgment sent to Mrs. J.L. Jordan (Vancouver,Bc)
1987-11-19 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ B E McI La W LeD LaF L'HD, The appeal is dismissed with costs, Estey J. dissenting.
Dismissed, with costs
1987-06-02 Hearing of the appeal, 1987-06-02, CJ B E McI La W LeD LaF L'HD
Decision reserved
1987-06-02 Book of authorities, 1 copy volume 1 & 2 Terrance Patrick O'Hara
1987-06-01 Intervener's factum, , 21 copies Attorney General of Quebec
1987-05-28 Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service Attorney General for Ontario
1987-05-26 Intervener's factum, (served copy), with service Attorney General of New Brunswick
1987-05-26 Respondent's factum, 21 copies, with service Attorney General of British Columbia
1987-05-22 Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service Attorney General of New Brunswick
1987-05-21 Intervener's factum, (served copy), with service Attorney General of Alberta
1987-05-13 Appellant's factum, (served copy), with service John Earl Kirkbride
1987-05-12 Appellant's factum, 21 copies John Earl Kirkbride
1987-05-11 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General for Ontario
1987-05-11 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Quebec
1987-05-08 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Alberta
1987-05-07 Appellant's factum, 2 copies Terrance Patrick O'Hara
1987-05-07 Appellant's factum, 16 copies Terrance Patrick O'Hara
1987-05-07 Case on appeal Terrance Patrick O'Hara
1987-05-06 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Alberta
1987-05-06 Appellant's factum, 3 copies Terrance Patrick O'Hara
1987-05-04 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1987-06-02
Decision reserved
1987-05-04 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1987-05-04
1987-04-24 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of New Brunswick
1987-04-21 Notice of constitutional question(s), With service Terrance Patrick O'Hara
1987-04-14 Order on motion to state a constitutional question
1987-04-13 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, (For constitutional question see file or Reg's Red book #6 @ p. 265. Interventions by May 16/87. The appeal is to be heard on June 02/87), CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1987-04-13 Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1987-04-13, (For constitutional question see file or Reg's Red book #6 @ p. 265. Interventions by May 16/87. The appeal is to be heard on June 02/87), CJ
1987-04-13 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1987-04-13, (For constitutional question see file or Reg's Red book #6 @ p. 265. Interventions by May 16/87. The appeal is to be heard on June 02/87), CJ
1987-04-09 Motion to state a constitutional question Terrance Patrick O'Hara
1987-04-03 Order granting leave to appeal
1987-04-02 Motion to state a constitutional question Terrance Patrick O'Hara
1987-03-30 Notice of appeal Terrance Patrick O'Hara
1987-03-23 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ E McI LeD LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1987-03-23 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1987-03-23, CJ E McI LeD LaF
1987-03-23 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1987-03-23, CJ E McI LeD LaF
1987-03-23 Decision on the motion for a stay of execution, CJ E McI LeD LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1987-03-23 Hearing of motion for a stay of execution, 1987-03-23, CJ E McI LeD LaF
1987-03-23 Submission of motion for a stay of execution, 1987-03-23, CJ E McI LeD LaF
1987-03-17 Book of authorities, 5 copies (joint auth. of Queen & A.G. of B.C) Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1987-03-16 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 10 copies (joint argument of Queen & A.G. of B.C.) Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1987-03-09 Notice of application for leave to appeal John Earl Kirkbride
1987-02-02 Appeal Court record, 3 copies of Appeal books
1987-02-02 Motion for a stay of execution Terrance Patrick O'Hara
1987-02-02 Application for leave to appeal, 4 copies 4 copies, Completed on: 1987-02-05 Terrance Patrick O'Hara

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
O'Hara, Terrance Patrick Applicant Active
Kirkbride, John Earl Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia Respondent Active
Attorney General of British Columbia Respondent Active
Matheson, A.A. Respondent Active
Saunders, M. Respondent Active
MacIntosh, R.M. Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of New Brunswick Intervener Active
Attorney General of Alberta Intervener Active
Attorney General of Quebec Intervener Active
Attorney General for Ontario Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: O'Hara, Terrance Patrick

Counsel
Richard R. Sugden, Q.C.
Sugden, McFee & Roos
200 - 375 Water St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5C6
Telephone: (604) 687-7700
FAX: (604) 687-5596
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Kirkbride, John Earl

Counsel
A.G. Henderson, Q.C.
Davis & Company
2800 PARK PLACE
666 BURRARD ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia

Counsel
Bob Edwards
R.D. Smith
Attorney General of British Columbia
609 BROUGHTON ST
VICTORIA, British Columbia
V8W 1C8
Telephone: (604) 660-3093
Agent
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Attorney General of British Columbia

Counsel
Bob Edwards
R.D. Smith
Attorney General of British Columbia
609 BROUGHTON ST
VICTORIA, British Columbia
V8W 1C8
Telephone: (604) 660-3093
Agent
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Matheson, A.A.

Counsel
Jack M. Giles, Q.C.
Jack Glen
Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy
TD Bank Tower, 26th Floor
700 Georgia Street West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7Y 1B3
Telephone: (604) 661-9312
FAX: (604) 661-9349
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Saunders, M.

Counsel
Jack M. Giles, Q.C.
Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy
TD Bank Tower, 26th Floor
700 Georgia Street West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7Y 1B3
Telephone: (604) 661-9312
FAX: (604) 661-9349
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: MacIntosh, R.M.

Counsel
Jack M. Giles, Q.C.
Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy
TD Bank Tower, 26th Floor
700 Georgia Street West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7Y 1B3
Telephone: (604) 661-9312
FAX: (604) 661-9349
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Attorney General of New Brunswick

Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Attorney General of Alberta

Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Attorney General of Quebec

Agent
Robert Décary, c.r.
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: Attorney General for Ontario

Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

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Lower court rulings

May 2, 1986
Supreme Court of British Columbia

A860921 et al...

Stay vacated; petition dismissed

January 15, 1987
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA005903 et al...

Appeal dismissed; order of Hutcheon J.A.terminated

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Date modified: 2025-05-13