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21469

William Steward Arnold Martin v. William Hamilton Gray, Administrator with Will annexed of the Estate of John Edwin MacDonald

(Manitoba) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1991-05-10 Appeal closed
1990-12-20 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from C. Alain sent to His Honour Kenneth R. Hanssen (Wpg,MN) enclosing complimentary copy of the reasons for judgment.
1990-08-20 General proceeding, to note records returned to Court of Appeal (Wpg,MN)
1990-05-29 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1990-05-29 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON)
1990-05-29 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Winnipeg,MN)
1990-05-23 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the justices (61 pages)
1990-05-15 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON)
1990-05-15 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1990-05-10 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ W LaF L'HD So G Co, The appeal is allowed with costs both here and in the Court of Appeal to the appellant. The judgment of the Court of Appeal of Manitoba is set aside and the judgment of Hanssen J. is restored. Reasons will follow. Reasons delivered December 20, 1990.
Allowed, costs in this Court and in the Court of Appeal
1990-05-04 Hearing of the appeal, 1990-05-04, CJ W LaF L'HD So G Co
Decision reserved
1990-05-01 General proceeding, to note the appeal hearing schedules for Friday May 04, will commence at 9:30 a.m.
1990-04-30 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1990-05-04
Decision reserved
1990-04-23 Book of authorities, 10 copies (joint) William Steward Arnold Martin
1990-04-09 Notice of hearing, With service William Steward Arnold Martin
1990-03-16 Respondent's factum, 21 copies William Hamilton Gray, Administrator with Will annexed of the Estate of John Edwin MacDonald
1990-02-13 Trial court record
1990-01-15 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1990-04-23
1990-01-10 Certified casebook William Steward Arnold Martin
1990-01-10 Appeal court record
1990-01-03 Appellant's factum, 20 copies,, with service William Steward Arnold Martin
1990-01-02 Certified casebook, 1 copy,, with service William Steward Arnold Martin
1990-01-02 Case on appeal, 21 copies,, with service William Steward Arnold Martin
1989-11-02 Order granting leave to appeal
1989-11-01 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1989-11-01 $500 security deposit paid, certificate #2109 William Steward Arnold Martin
1989-11-01 Notice of appeal, With service William Steward Arnold Martin
1989-10-24 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1989-10-24 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON)
1989-10-21 Close file on Leave
1989-10-19 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ So McL, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1989-10-19 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1989-10-19, CJ So McL
1989-10-19 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1989-10-19, CJ So McL
1989-06-19 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ So McL
1989-05-23 Book of authorities, , 5 copies William Hamilton Gray, Administrator with Will annexed of the Estate of John Edwin MacDonald
1989-05-23 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies William Hamilton Gray, Administrator with Will annexed of the Estate of John Edwin MacDonald
1989-05-05 Court of Appeal casebooks and transcripts of evidence, , 3 copies of Appeal book
1989-05-05 Book of authorities, , 5 copies William Steward Arnold Martin
1989-05-05 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 14164 William Steward Arnold Martin
1989-05-05 Application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1989-05-05 William Steward Arnold Martin

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Martin, William Steward Arnold Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Gray, Administrator with Will annexed of the Estate of John Edwin MacDonald, William Hamilton Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Martin, William Steward Arnold

Counsel
Names
R.A. Dewar
R.A. Watchman
Contact information
Pitblado & Hoskin
1900 - 360 MAIN ST
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 3Z3
Telephone: (204) 942-0391
Agent
Name
Michael L. Phelan
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 235-7234
FAX: (613) 235-2867

Party: Gray, Administrator with Will annexed of the Estate of John Edwin MacDonald, William Hamilton

Counsel
Name
E.A.D. MacInnes, Q.C.
Contact information
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman
2200 - 201 PORTAGE AVE
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3B 3L3
Telephone: (204) 957-1930
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Summary

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Lower court rulings

October 5, 1988
Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba

1149/83

Thompson, Dorfman, Sweatman is inelegi ble to continue to act as sollicitor...

March 17, 1989
Court of Appeal of Manitoba

452/88

Appeal allowed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13