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20694

Robert Thomas Dyer v. Her Majesty the Queen

(Ontario) (Criminal) (As of Right)

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)
1989-12-19 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, of Tor., Ont.
1989-11-02 Judgment on the appeal rendered, La W LaF So G Co McL
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1989-11-02 Hearing of the appeal, 1989-11-02, La W LaF So G Co McL
1989-11-01 Trial court exhibits, 1 box (joint with 20752 621 21127)
1989-10-30 Certified casebook Robert Thomas Dyer
1989-10-30 Book of authorities, 10 copies volume 1 & 2 of joint authorities of R. Dyer and G. McCreight (20621) Robert Thomas Dyer
1989-10-25 Book of authorities, 10 copies vols 1, 2, 3, joint files 20752 20621 21127, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1989-10-24 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Oct.19/89 fr. Keith Wright (G. McCreight) re speakers order.
1989-10-10 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1989-11-02
1989-06-01 Affidavit, With service Her Majesty the Queen
1989-05-16 Respondent's factum, 21 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1989-04-03 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1989-04-17
1989-02-24 Appellant's factum, 21 copies Robert Thomas Dyer
1989-02-07 Motion to dismiss the appeal for want of prosecution, With service Her Majesty the Queen
1989-02-07 Affidavit, of W.J. Blacklock (update) Her Majesty the Queen
1988-11-03 Case on appeal, received, 10 copies volumes 1 to 7 Robert Thomas Dyer
1988-11-03 Decision on miscellaneous motion, for an order that volumes 2 to 7 of case on appeal retain its original pagination, L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1988-11-03 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1988-11-03, for an order that volumes 2 to 7 of case on appeal retain its original pagination, L'HD
1988-11-03 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1988-11-03, for an order that volumes 2 to 7 of case on appeal retain its original pagination, L'HD
1988-11-02 Response to miscellaneous motion, for an order that volumes 2 to 7 of case on appeal retain its original pagination Her Majesty the Queen
1988-11-02 Affidavit, for an order that volumes 2 to 7 of case on appeal retain its original pagination Robert Thomas Dyer
1988-11-02 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an order that volumes 2 to 7 of case on appeal retain its original pagination Robert Thomas Dyer
1988-10-28 Order on miscellaneous motion, for an order that the appeals be heard together, that there be a joint casebook for the 4 cases, that the casebook be reduced to 10 copies, and for an abbreviated style of cause
1988-10-28 Decision on miscellaneous motion, for various orders is granted (Refer to motion on Oct 28) Appeals to be heard together, only one casebook for the 4 appeals, casebook reduced to 10 copies, and abbreviated style of cause, L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1988-10-28 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1988-10-28, for various orders is granted (Refer to motion on Oct 28) Appeals to be heard together, only one casebook for the 4 appeals, casebook reduced to 10 copies, and abbreviated style of cause, L'HD
1988-10-28 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1988-10-28, for various orders is granted (Refer to motion on Oct 28) Appeals to be heard together, only one casebook for the 4 appeals, casebook reduced to 10 copies, and abbreviated style of cause, L'HD
1988-10-28 Response to miscellaneous motion, for an order that the 4 appeals be heard together, that there may be joint casebooks for the 4 cases, that the casebooks be reduced to 10 copies each, and for an abbreviated style of cause Her Majesty the Queen
1988-10-28 Affidavit, of K.E. Wright for an order that the 4 appeals be heard together, that there may be joint casesbooks for the 4 cases, that the casebooks be reduced to 10 copies each, and for an abbreviated style of cause Robert Thomas Dyer
1988-10-28 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an order that the 4 appeals be heard together, that there may be joint casebooks for the 4 cases, that the casesbooks be reduced to 10 copies each, and for an abbreviated style of cause Robert Thomas Dyer
1988-10-28 General proceeding, to note see file # 20621
1988-01-05 Order on motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal
1987-12-23 Decision on motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1987-12-23 Hearing of motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal, 1987-12-23, LaF
1987-12-23 Submission of motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal submitted, 1987-12-23, LaF
1987-12-22 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 11577 Robert Thomas Dyer
1987-12-22 Response to motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal Her Majesty the Queen
1987-12-22 Affidavit Robert Thomas Dyer
1987-12-22 Motion to extend the time to serve and/or file the notice of appeal Robert Thomas Dyer
1987-12-22 Notice of appeal, With service Robert Thomas Dyer

Parties

Please note that in the case of closed files, the “Status” column reflects the status of the parties at the time of the proceedings. For more information about the proceedings and about the dates when the file was open, please consult the docket of the case in question.

Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Dyer, Robert Thomas Applicant Active

v.

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

Counsel

Party: Dyer, Robert Thomas

Counsel
Names
J. David McCombs
David E. Harris
Contact information
Carter, McCombs & Minden
200 - 425 UNIVERSITY AVE
TORONTO, Ontario
M5G 1T6
Telephone: (416) 597-1320
Agent
Name
Hyman Soloway, Q.C.
Contact information
Soloway, Wright LLP
900 - 427 Laurier Ave. W.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 7Y2
Telephone: (613) 236-0111
FAX: (613) 238-8507

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Names
Michael Bernstein
W.J. Blacklock, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General for Ontario
720 Bay St
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-2302
FAX: (416) 326-4656
Agent
Name
Hyman Soloway, Q.C.
Contact information
Soloway, Wright LLP
900 - 427 Laurier Ave. W.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 7Y2
Telephone: (613) 236-0111
FAX: (613) 238-8507

Summary

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Lower court rulings

January 27, 1986
Supreme Court of Ontario

Not available

Acquittal: Murder

July 13, 1987
Court of Appeal for Ontario

Not available

appeal allowed - verdict of acquittal set aside - new trial ordered

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13